Hallin Janne (1950)
In the late 19th century at Längelmäki two men kill a mailman and rob all the money he carried. Based on actual events.
Top billed cast
Helge HeralaHallin Janne
Eeva-Kaarina VolanenLeena Matildantytär
Rauha RentolaAlexandra Erling
Laila JokimoMarina- Harri SinijärviSanttu
Elvi SaarnioAnushka
Aarne LaineMatti Alatalo- Anja KolaRoma girl
- Eero LeväluomaMattila
Åke LindmanPrisoner in Siberia inciting a mutiny
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