Matti Lehtelä
Date of birth: 1906-05-28
Place of birth: Riihimäki, Finland
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Матти Лехтела
Biography
Movie Credits
Kulkurin tyttö
1952-01-11
Baron Metter is threatening to evict a crofter family from their home. Lauri Vaara a student passing
Tähtisilmä
1955-04-15
Poor orphan coffee delivery girl loves a poor painter who can't sell his artworks. Painter likes del
Scandal in the Girls' School
1960-04-29
The headmaster of a private girls' school is doing her best to maintain strict discipline in the sch
Nummisuutarit
1957-02-01
Esko is going to a neighboring village to marry Kreeta after her father arranged the marriage with E
Ruma Elsa
1949-02-04
The boyish, temperamental chemistry student Elsa Kassel disapproves of her mother and sisters runnin
Hallin Janne
1950-09-01
In the late 19th century at Längelmäki two men kill a mailman and rob all the money he carried. Base
Musta rakkaus
1957-04-05
Marjatta lives in poor conditions in Tampere with her widowed father Arttu who works as a factory wo
Villi Pohjola
1955-09-30
A Western comedy about the adventures of Tundra-Tauno in Pohjola and in the village of Utopila which
Kovanaama
1954-01-29
Lasse Pöysti plays a young reporter named Esko Pekuri who thinks he's got a front-page story. But ev
Olemme kaikki syyllisiä
1954-11-05
A psychological drama of a young student who is haunted by the nightmares of the past: he has witnes
Kuollut mies vihastuu
1944-08-13
Rainer Sarmo and Mikko Vehmer stumble upon a Russian counterfeit league. They help Leila Varta, who
Syntynyt terve tyttö
1943-02-07
Mrs. Ireene Helasuo does not want to have children and refuses to do so. She argues about this with
Kalle-Kustaa Korkin seikkailut
1949-08-19
Pekka Lipponen is trying to trace hidden diamonds before a group of bandits finds them. He enlists h
"Minä elän"
1946-10-10
The life story of Aleksis Kivi, author of the first Finnish novel in Finnish language and (posthumou
Kuollut mies kummittelee
1952-03-07
Sarmo explores the mystery associated with the murder of a landowner and the tangle of crimes, threa
Taistelu Heikkilän talosta
1936-11-01
Anni, the daughter of the Heikkilä family, is forced by her father to give up her plans to marry her
Salakuljettajan laulu
1952-11-07
Customs officer Tapio goes undercover to reveal a smuggling ring, which operates within an entrainme
Kanavan laidalla
1949-09-30
Eerikki Lind, a young university student working as a sailor, falls in love with the beautiful Kirst
Vieras mies
1957-11-08
A couple who have moved from the city manage a collapsing farm. The man Alfred is an alcoholic, ther
Johan nyt on markkinat!
1966-03-31
The life of First Lieutenant Heikki Lilja, who is dating Colonel Taipale's daughter Tiina, is turned
Niin se on, poijaat!
1942-12-27
Corporal Möttönen is an incomparable humorist whose easygoing banter brings a pleasant atmosphere to
Katariina ja Munkkiniemen kreivi
1943-01-31
Wager is Count Mauritz Armborg, the young master of the estate. Linnanheimo plays Katariina (Catheri
Tyttö astuu elämään
1943-02-28
The spoiled girl Elli Arto joins the military service for women longing for a life of excitement. Ou
Ristikon varjossa
1945-01-20
Lauri and Anna are released from prison. They run into trouble when they cannot find work because of
Rovaniemen markkinoilla
1951-10-11
Based on a song by the same name. It was the Genre Popularizer for the Rillumarei film and live ente
Tanssi yli hautojen
1950-08-11
In the early 1800s, Finnish governor's daughter first detests but soon falls in love with Russian Cz
Hilmanpäivät
1954-10-08
The everyday life of the small village is mixed when a fire breaks out the night after the party. Th
Pikku Ilona ja hänen karitsansa
1957-01-11
Ilona, an orphan from the cruel Paksula family, ends up in Helsinki at a children's home for immigra
1918
1957-09-20
Pastor Samuel Bro has lost his faith in God. He is in conflict with the Church Council and is reject
Kahden ladun poikki
1958-02-28
Young Anna marries Tuomas, an old widower. Tuomas reluctantly sells his forest to the boss of Ruukki
Autuas eversti
1958-09-05
Colonel Carolus von Haestman, presumed dead by his family, awakens from his deathbed and sets out to
Niskavuori taistelee
1957-11-15
The last black-and-white film in the Niskavuori series of movies.
Sven Tuuva the Hero
1958-12-19
For six hundred years Sweden had controlled most of Finland until the war with Russia that ended in
Pekka ja Pätkä sammakkomiehinä
1957-12-20
Pekka Puupää and Pätkä, who return to Helsinki from an unsuccessful variety show tour, are forced in
Verta käsissämme
1958-11-21
After returning home from being a prisoner of war Viktor gets a job from his friend Rolf with whom h
Pekka ja Pätkä miljonääreinä
1958-08-29
Trade counselor Lillukka leaves his entire fortune to Pekka Puupää, who, thanks to cartoons and film
Ei ruumiita makuuhuoneeseen
1959-05-01
Two Finnish PI:s are hunted by a gang specialized to counterfeit banknotes from Malaga to Finland a
Pekka ja Pätkä mestarimaalareina
1959-09-18
Justiina pushes Pekka and Pätkä to take painting lessons after realizing that art can be a way to ea
Kirkastuva sävel
1946-11-08
A story about the life of Eero, a machine shop worker, and his younger brother Martin in the working
Professori Masa
1949-12-23
A comedy about a social studies professor opposing a dockworkers strike ending up working at the doc
Rion yö
1951-08-03
Three sailors rescue Carmen, who has fallen into the clutches of the white slave trade, and also man
Isäpappa ja keltanokka
1950-03-23
A widower takes care of his three children who are trying to find him a new wife.
Maija löytää sävelen
1950-07-28
Concertmaster Orasto and his pianist wife Elna hire Maija, who has been treated harshly by life, as
Se alkoi sateessa
1953-08-28
Vuokko takes shelter from a thunderstorm in a fishing hut and meets a mysterious man whom she suspec
Pieni luutatyttö
1958-10-17
A stepfather forces Liisa, an orphan girl, to leave her small town and go to Helsinki alone to sell
Molskis, sanoi Eemeli, molskis!
1960-12-16
Eemeli leaves the countryside for Helsinki to obtain tax money for the bailiff who is pursuing him.
Varsovan laulu
1953-02-27
A cynical tale of two liquor smugglers, who struggle with life, love and lust. A seedy love triangle
Onni etsii asuntoa
1955-01-21
Due to the post-war housing shortage, Pirkko, who has nowhere to sleep, is given accommodation at th
Jengi
1963-03-15
Paavo and Eeva, two young people who have moved from the countryside to the city, meet a gang led by
Lumisten metsien tyttö
1960-01-15
Wintery forest and stubborn 16 year old girl dazzle the teacher from Helsinki.
Olet mennyt minun vereeni
1956-09-21
Remembering the past, Rea returns to the moment that changed her life. Coming of age, Rea's alcoholi
Kaikki rakastavat
1935-11-24
The romantic musical comedy Kaikki rakastavat is a key work in Finnish film history since it was the
People in the Summer Night
1948-10-09
A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions amo
Sankarialokas
1955-07-28
Sankarialokas is a parody about military life from year 1955.
Young Love
1955-11-04
Story of first love affair during summer school holidays, in a pastoral setting.
Alaston malli karkuteillä
1953-12-25
A comedy about a poor artist who is accidentally accused of the murder of his fiancee.
Laivaston monnit maissa
1954-07-16
Sailor is brought by the police as a recruit to the navy.
Taas tyttö kadoksissa!
1957-05-03
Police chief Olavi, health nurse Liisa Niemi and photo reporter Takola are investigating the disappe
Rakuuna Kalle Kollola
1939-09-10
Cavalryman Kalle Kollola makes a fool of himself in order to get by with less service during his tim
Putkinotko
1954-09-10
A story takes place within one summery day in a place called Putkinotko on the shore of lake Saimaa
Siltalan pehtoori
1934-11-11
A new steward, agronomist Paul, arrives at the Siltala estate. The self-assured steward causes tensi
Niskavuoren naiset
1958-09-19
A story of the conflict between the old and new orders of living.
Pekka ja Pätkä ketjukolarissa
1957-03-01
Justiina Puupää drives her husband Pekka and his friend Pätkä to look for work. The two decide to ma
Time of Roses
1969-02-07
In the year 2012 historian Raimo Lappalainen wants to illustrate how life was 50 years earlier. He b
Vain sinulle
1945-04-29
Elina, the daughter of a small farmer, would like to attend a folk high school, but her father Nesto
Radio tekee murron
1951-04-06
Eager young radio reporter Teräsvuori stages a one-man burglary into the Helsinki Art Museum, record
Punainen viiva
1959-09-04
The story of the first elections in Finland. Farmer Topi Romppainen lives a modest life with his fam
Varjoja Kannaksella
1943-11-07
Lieutenant Ville Somero investigates a sabotage at a fortress site on the Karelian Isthmus in the su
Omena putoaa…
1952-09-19
Ilona Jonsson deceives the old industrialist Österberg. He takes pity on the poor girl, who looks li
Dynamiittityttö
1944-10-01
A smart set girl wants more excitement in her life and ends being mixed up in criminal activities.
Jossain on railo
1949-12-23
Helsinki judge Wilhelm Thorén arrives to investigate the financial mess at Niementaustan Manor. The
Herra sotaministeri
1957-08-09
Kalle, a shy and absent-minded civil servant at the comparison agency, unwittingly becomes Minister
Leena
1954-12-31
Unemployed girl shoplifts in department store. Son of a wealthy family notice the shoplifting but wo
Lain mukaan
1956-03-23
Maria Toikka is called to testify in a trial in which her husband Ville is charged. The assurances s
Ryysyrannan Jooseppi
1955-04-08
Jooseppi Kenkkunen becomes a moonshiner in order to provide for his wife Kaisa-Reetta and his large
Kovaa peliä Pohjolassa
1959-02-27
An ex-finnish army officer Kari Kivi returns to Finland after 12 years of absence. He is quickly hi
Nuori mylläri
1958-02-14
A young man arrives in the village. He becomes a miller and delights the girls in the village, which
Vääpelin kauhu
1957-07-19
A Finnish military farce about an elderly man who is commanded back to service.
Juha
1956-11-09
Juha lives together with younger woman Marja. Juha loves her, but Marja seems to belong to somewhere
Salainen ase
1943-01-01
Tanja Bulkova arrives in Finland under the name Toini Salonen and, with the help of spy chief Rosenb
Kuningas kulkureitten
1953-11-27
The young Count Martin von Tandenskiöld who has returned from the war is forced into a battle with a
Laivan kannella
1954-11-26
Young sailor Arvi falls in love with a dance girl Kerttu in a Spanish tavern, who says that she is h
Varuskunnan "pikku" morsian
1943-12-05
Wholesaler Paavo Markkanen faces a month in prison for drunk driving. Accustomed to an easy life, he