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Finnish
Spouses
Saara Pakkasvirta (1959-1965), Anneli Sauli (1965-1968), Titta Karakorpi (1969-1983)
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♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
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Jaakko Pakkasvirta: Finnish film director, actor and screenwriter (1934–2018).
Born (died at age 83).
Jaakko Pakkasvirta has 7 credits in our database.
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Filmography (7)
Biography
Jaakko Juhani Pakkasvirta (28 November 1934 – 23 March 2018) was a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 30 films between 1958 and 2000. His 1975 film Home for Christmas was entered into the 9th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1978 film Poet and Muse was entered into the 11th Moscow International Film Festival.
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How old was Jaakko Pakkasvirta?
Jaakko Pakkasvirta was born on and passed away on at the age of 83.
What movies or shows has Jaakko Pakkasvirta been in?
Jaakko Pakkasvirta has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Castle (1986), The Howling Miller (1982), Sign of the Beast (1981), Poet and Muse (1978), Home for Christmas (1975).
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