1944 The Final Defence
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.
Top Billed Cast
Rauno Ahonen
Lieutenant Colonel
Mikko Bredenberg
Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
Riko Eklundh
Colonel Sven Björkman
Marc Gassot
Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
Marcus Groth
Major General Ruben Lagus
Featured Crew
Åke Lindman
Director
Kerkko Kuha
First Assistant Director
Katri Kannisto
First Assistant Director
Alf Hemming
Producer
Juha Antti-Poika
Editor
Åke Brandhild
Gaffer
Timo Hietala
Music
Sakari Kirjavainen
Editor
Jouni Kortesato
Location Manager
Marjatta Nissinen
Costume Design
Johan Hake
Sound Designer
Eija-Leena Lehmuskallio
Makeup Designer
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