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The Magnetic Man

2009-10-16 · 79 min · ★ 5.7

Documentary · Music

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

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Directors
Arto Halonen
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Countries
Finland
Status
Released
Budget
USD 262,000

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Atte BlomAtte Blomhimself
Olavi UusivirtaOlavi UusivirtaPekka Streng (voice)
Emma SalokoskiEmma Salokoskiherself
Vesa-Matti LoiriVesa-Matti Loirihimself
Arto HalonenArto Halonenhimself

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