1944 The Final Defence 2007
5.7 / 10
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.
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.
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Full Cast & Crew
... Lieutenant Colonel
... Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
... Colonel Sven Björkman
... Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
... Major General Ruben Lagus
... Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
Release Date:
Dec 07, 2007 (Finland)
Run Time:
1hr 57`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Finnish
Production Countries:
Finland
Status:
Released
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1944 The Final Defence - 1944 The Final Defence
Directors & Credit Writers
Cast
... Lieutenant Colonel
... Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
... Colonel Sven Björkman
... Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
... Major General Ruben Lagus
... Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
... Lieutenant Puhakka
... Tykistön tulenjohtaja
... Soldier
... Major of Air-force
... Soldier
... Soldier
JB
Jussi Brech... Soldier
... Soldier
... Korpraali Väisänen
... Soldier
VI
Viggo Idman... Luutnantti Hästö
OI
Olli Ikonen... Kenraalimajuri Einar Vihma
... Soldier
... Majuri Antti Suurkari
Produced By
... Location Manager
AH
Alf Hemming... Producer
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1944 The Final Defence - 1944 The Final Defence
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