1944 The Final Defence

1944 The Final Defence

Release Date: 2007-12-07

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.

Rating: 5.8 / 10

Cast

Rauno Ahonen

Rauno Ahonen

as Lieutenant Colonel

Mikko Bredenberg

Mikko Bredenberg

as Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant

Riko Eklundh

Riko Eklundh

as Colonel Sven Björkman

Marc Gassot

Marc Gassot

as Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho

Marcus Groth

Marcus Groth

as Major General Ruben Lagus

Crew

  • Åke Lindman - Director

  • Kerkko Kuha - First Assistant Director

  • Sakari Kirjavainen - Editor

  • Åke Brandhild - Gaffer

  • Katri Kannisto - First Assistant Director

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