1944 The Final Defence
2007·Movie·1h 57m15
War, Drama, History
The Soviet army breaks through the Finnish defences on the Karelian Isthmus in June 1944, advancing with overwhelming force. Somehow, the Finnish troops must find the strength to fight back, with all odds against them. The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was the largest battle ever fought in the history of the Nordic countries. This film depicts the true events through five separate stories.
- Directed by
- Åke Lindman
- Original language
- Suomi
- Released
- 7 December 2007
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Cast
- RA
Rauno Ahonen
Lieutenant Colonel
- MB
Mikko Bredenberg
Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
Riko Eklundh
Colonel Sven Björkman
Marc Gassot
Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
- MG
Marcus Groth
Major General Ruben Lagus
Johan Hallström
Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
- KH
Kari Hevossaari
Lieutenant Puhakka
Aku Hirviniemi
Tykistön tulenjohtaja
Antti Holma
Soldier
Janne Hyytiäinen
Major of Air-force
- MA
Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen
Soldier
- FB
Frank Biermann
Soldier