

King of Hearts
2019-09-13 · 112 min · ★ 5.7
The story of Kari Tapio, who sang his way into the hearts of the Finns in the 70's and whose popularity lasted until his death in 2010.
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Production details
- Directors
- Aleksi Mäkelä
- Production companies
- Solar Films, Nummela Filmi
- Countries
- Finland
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,880,000
Top Cast
Matti RistinenKari Tapio
Tiina LymiPia Viheriävaara
Tatu SinisaloYoung Kari Tapio
Iikka ForssDanny
Ilkka HeiskanenIlkka Vainio
Mikko TöyssyFredi
Mikko KoukiVeikko Samuli
Aake KallialaToivo Kärki
Raimo GrönbergJaakko Jalkanen
Pekka HuotariMosse Vikstedt
Santeri KinnunenEino Viheriävaara
Sakari Kuosmanenroudari Pussinen
Kerli KyllönenNuoren Pian ystävä
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