Edvin Laine

Edvin Laine (13 July 1905 – 18 November 1989) was a Finnish film director. Laine was born Bovellán. Laine directed Aaltoska orkaniseeraa, a comedy, in 1949. The Unknown Soldier, a film Laine directed in 1955 based on Väinö Linna's novel, was a big sensation in Finland. There have later been two other film adaptations of the same novel but Laine's version remains the best known. Laine also directed another film based on Väinö Linna's book, Here, Beneath the North Star (1968), which also was a successful movie in Finland. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Edvin Laine is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Elokuva jalostavasta rakkaudesta (1967), Rakas lurjus (1955), Jälkeen syntiinlankeemuksen (1953), Ristikon varjossa (1945), Pellonmäen tarina (1944), Keinumorsian (1943), Niskavuoren Heta (1952), Tapahtui kaukana (1950). The recorded credits span 1943 to 1986, including 30 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.