Released:
1970-11-06

Overview:
The story follows Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and Quartermaster General Airo at the Finnish Defense Forces headquarters in Mikkeli during the decisive moments of the Continuation War in the summer of 1944. With a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus imminent, Airo gives the order to attack without consulting the commander-in-chief.

Director:
Matti Kassila

Runtime:
1h 28min

Genre:
Drama, War

• Cast:
• 
  Joel Rinne
  as
  commander-in-chief Mannerheim
• 
  Jussi Jurkka
  as
  quartermaster general A. F. Airo
• 
  Tamara Lund
  as
  Mrs. Markkovilla
• 
  Kapo Manto
  as
  colonel J. K. Markkovilla
• 
  Matti Pihlaja
  as
  editor in chief, reserve lieutenant