The Magnetic Man

The Magnetic Man

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2009
1h 19m
5.5(8 votes)
Documentary
Music

Overview

A look at the life and music of Pekka Streng who died at the age of 26 in 1975.

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Cast & Crew

5 members
Acting

Atte Blom

himself

Atte Blom
Acting

Olavi Uusivirta

Pekka Streng (voice)

Olavi Uusivirta
Acting

Emma Salokoski

herself

Emma Salokoski
Acting

Vesa-Matti Loiri

himself

Vesa-Matti Loiri
Directing

Arto Halonen

himself

Arto Halonen

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