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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.

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William Markus (uncredited)

Rakas varkaani

1957

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Matkailijan keitaita

1953

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Arne

The Log Drivers

1953

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Vuoristo 'Eräs'

On lautalla pienoinen kahvila

1952

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Sven

Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa

1952

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All this - and Iceland too

1951

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Olavi Naula

Kenraalin morsian

1951

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Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus

Vain laulajapoikia

1951

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Aarne Yli-Koskela

Hornankoski

1949

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konttoripäällikkö Kivi

Hormoonit valloillaan

1948

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Rakas varkaani

as William Markus (uncredited)

1957

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Matkailijan keitaita

1953

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The Log Drivers

as Arne

1953

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On lautalla pienoinen kahvila

as Vuoristo 'Eräs'

1952

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Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa

as Sven

1952

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All this - and Iceland too

1951

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Kenraalin morsian

as Olavi Naula

1951

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Vain laulajapoikia

as Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus

1951

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Hornankoski

as Aarne Yli-Koskela

1949

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Hormoonit valloillaan

as konttoripäällikkö Kivi

1948

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Maaret – tunturien tyttö

as Rolf Brenner

1947

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Dynamiittityttö

as Esko Vuoristo

1944

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