William Markus
DirectingBorn 1917-01-12 · Liverpool, England, UKDied 1989-10-10
Biography
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.
Rakas varkaani
Jun 28, 1957Rated 5.3 out of 10
Matkailijan keitaita
Apr 29, 1953
The Log Drivers
Jan 12, 1953Rated 7.2 out of 10
Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa
Apr 04, 1952Rated 3.4 out of 10
On lautalla pienoinen kahvila
May 30, 1952Rated 4.5 out of 10
Kenraalin morsian
Jun 29, 1951Rated 10 out of 10
Vain laulajapoikia
Feb 23, 1951Rated 9 out of 10
All this - and Iceland too
Sep 03, 1951Rated 8 out of 10
Hornankoski
Feb 25, 1949Rated 4.6 out of 10
Hormoonit valloillaan
Aug 20, 1948Rated 7 out of 10
Maaret – tunturien tyttö
Nov 27, 1947Rated 8 out of 10
Dynamiittityttö
Oct 01, 1944Rated 5.7 out of 10