1944 The Final Defence (2012)

  • 16
  • 07/02/2012 (DE)
  • War, Drama, History
  • 1h 57m

Overview

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.

Åke Lindman

Director

Esko Salervo

Writer

Stefan Forss

Writer

Benedict Zilliacus

Writer

Cast

Rauno Ahonen's headshot

Rauno Ahonen

Lieutenant Colonel
Mikko Bredenberg's headshot

Mikko Bredenberg

Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
Riko Eklundh's headshot

Riko Eklundh

Colonel Sven Björkman
Marc Gassot's headshot

Marc Gassot

Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
Marcus Groth's headshot

Marcus Groth

Major General Ruben Lagus
Johan Hallström's headshot

Johan Hallström

Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
Kari Hevossaari's headshot

Kari Hevossaari

Lieutenant Puhakka
Aku Hirviniemi's headshot

Aku Hirviniemi

Tykistön tulenjohtaja

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