William Markus

Known for

Directing

Born

Jan 12, 1917

Died

Oct 10, 1989

From

Liverpool, England, UK

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.

Credits

Hornankoski

19494.6out of 10

Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa

19523.4out of 10

On lautalla pienoinen kahvila

19524.5out of 10

Rakas varkaani

19575.3out of 10

Dynamiittityttö

19445.7out of 10

Hormoonit valloillaan

19487.0out of 10

The Log Drivers

19537.2out of 10

Kenraalin morsian

195110.0out of 10

Vain laulajapoikia

19519.0out of 10

Maaret – tunturien tyttö

19478.0out of 10

All this - and Iceland too

19518.0out of 10

Matkailijan keitaita

19530.0out of 10

Scarlet Week

19545.6out of 10

Neiti talonmies

19554.2out of 10

Miriam

19574.9out of 10

Autuas eversti

19588.0out of 10

Varsovan laulu

19537.8out of 10

Tyttö kuunsillalta

19536.3out of 10