William Markus

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.

Cast

Kenraalin morsian

Olavi Naula

Rakas varkaani

William Markus (uncredited)

Hormoonit valloillaan

konttoripäällikkö Kivi

Matkailijan keitaita

Unknown

Dynamiittityttö

Esko Vuoristo

Vain laulajapoikia

Dr. Kaarlo Lehmus

Suomalaistyttöjä Tukholmassa

Sven

Maaret – tunturien tyttö

Rolf Brenner

On lautalla pienoinen kahvila

Vuoristo 'Eräs'

Hornankoski

Aarne Yli-Koskela

All this - and Iceland too

Unknown

The Log Drivers

Arne

Crew

Scarlet Week

Assistant Director

Neiti talonmies

Screenplay, Director

Miriam

Screenplay, Director

Autuas eversti

Screenplay, Director

Varsovan laulu

Assistant Director

Tyttö kuunsillalta

Assistant Director

A Barrel of Amontillado

Director, Writer

The Tell-Tale Heart

Director, Writer

Matkailijan keitaita

Director

The Milkmaid

Assistant Director

Taikayö

Director

Rakkaus kahleissa

Director

Verta käsissämme

Director

Rakas varkaani

Director

Lumisten metsien tyttö

Director