William Markus

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Rakas varkaani TrailerMatkailijan keitaita TrailerThe Log Drivers Trailer

William Markus, born Karl William Marcus, was a Finnish-British film director, actor, screenwriter, and producer. Born in Liverpool to a Finnish father and an English mother, he held dual citizenship in Finland and the United Kingdom. Markus began his acting career in 1944 and later transitioned into directing. He directed 13 films between 1953 and 1965, with notable works including Miriam (1957), which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. His films often explored complex social themes, contributing significantly to Finnish cinema during his active years.

Most Popular William Markus Trailers

Total trailers found: 25

The Log Drivers Trailer (1953)

12 January 1953

The two sons of the Forsgården estate - Arne and Arthur - both fall for the same woman, the beautiful but poor Lea.

On lautalla pienoinen kahvila Trailer (1952)

30 May 1952

Journalist Sanni visits the countryside to write about the timber industry. Looking for a room she is immediately thrust into the merry community of loggers, always up for a song, but one of them, Hurma-Jussi, is a little too persistent.

The Milkmaid Trailer (1953)

25 December 1953

Based on a short story by Johannes Linnankoski. A story of a milkmaid that falls in love with a stuy

Hormoonit valloillaan Trailer (1948)

20 August 1948

Väinö Kehkonen, the head of a Helsinki-based construction company, takes his wife and the Ärmälä couple to Dr.

Verta käsissämme Trailer (1958)

21 November 1958

After returning home from being a prisoner of war Viktor gets a job from his friend Rolf with whom he had served.

Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa Trailer (1952)

04 April 1952

Three Finnish girls travel to Stockholm to look for work. But soon they notice that the big city is not such a great place as they thought.

Autuas eversti Trailer (1958)

05 September 1958

Colonel Carolus von Haestman, presumed dead by his family, awakens from his deathbed and sets out to find his childhood sweetheart, Amelie.

Hornankoski Trailer (1949)

25 February 1949

The brothers of Yli-Koskela farm fall for the same woman. Then Aarne believes he has killed a man. Artturi sees the case and saves the man from drowning to the rapids.

Taikayö Trailer (1954)

12 November 1954

Amanda and her cousin Eliisa run a food stall for the loggers, despite the crooked landowner Remander.

Miriam Trailer (1957)

18 October 1957

After her aunts death, young Miriam gets a position with the Allnes family. They have a son, Hans. Miriam and Hans fall in love.

Varsovan laulu Trailer (1953)

27 February 1953

A cynical tale of two liquor smugglers, who struggle with life, love and lust. A seedy love triangle is unavoidable.

Lumisten metsien tyttö Trailer (1960)

15 January 1960

Wintery forest and stubborn 16 year old girl dazzle the teacher from Helsinki.

All this - and Iceland too Trailer (1951)

03 September 1951

1914. The monarchs of Sweden, Denmark and Norway meet to demonstrate unity. In the crowd is a beautiful noble woman from Finland.

The Tell-Tale Heart Trailer (1963)

22 October 1963

Finnish television adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”.

Tyttö kuunsillalta Trailer (1953)

30 October 1953

A widow and a husband tired of a loveless marriage rekindle the attraction they shared in their youth.

A Barrel of Amontillado Trailer (1963)

11 June 1963

Deep beneath the streets of Italy lie the catacombs of the Montresors, filled with barrels of wine and the bones of the dead.

Rakkaus kahleissa Trailer (1955)

26 August 1955

A lock factory worker Pertti would like to marry his girlfriend Verna, but fears they don't have enough money.

Matkailijan keitaita Trailer (1953)

29 April 1953

Scarlet Week Trailer (1954)

28 February 1954

After a weekend of dancing and camping on a recreation island near the city, a young factory worker decides to stay and cut work for a day.

Vain laulajapoikia Trailer (1951)

23 February 1951

The story is set in Helsinki's revue theater Punainen Mylly, run by Jalmari Haapala with Erkki Pajula as its lead singer.

Dynamiittityttö Trailer (1944)

01 October 1944

A smart set girl wants more excitement in her life and ends being mixed up in criminal activities.

Rakas varkaani Trailer (1957)

28 June 1957

Lissie is a pickpocket who escapes from the police by pretending to be the wife of the absent-minded Leopold.

Kenraalin morsian Trailer (1951)

29 June 1951

In a military camp, the arrival of a group of women causes admiration and confusion. In particular, Sofia, the captain's mother-in-law, turns the lives of the general and soldier Hurska upside down.

Neiti talonmies Trailer (1955)

02 September 1955

After her mother's death, Irja, an evacuee girl, finds herself in a poor financial situation. Working as a housekeeper for her former teacher on a starvation wage, her situation improves when she is hired as a janitor at a secondary school.

Maaret – tunturien tyttö Trailer (1947)

27 November 1947

Arvo Raitamo, a surgeon from Helsinki, is focused on his career. At home, his wife, who suffers from loneliness with their young son, is kept company by Rolf Brenner, an engineer known as a ladies' man.