1944 The Final Defence (2007)

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Released:
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.

Director:
Åke Lindman

Runtime:
1h 57min

Genre:
War, Drama, History

  • Cast:
  • Rauno Ahonen
    as
    Lieutenant Colonel
  • Mikko Bredenberg
    as
    Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
  • Riko Eklundh
    as
    Colonel Sven Björkman
  • Marc Gassot
    as
    Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
  • Marcus Groth
    as
    Major General Ruben Lagus