1944 The Final Defence
Original title: Tali-Ihantala 1944
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5.8/10
(30)
12/7/2007
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1h 57min
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War
Drama
History
Synopsis
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.
Direction: Åke Lindman
Screenwriter: Esko Salervo, Stefan Forss, Benedict Zilliacus
Producer: Alf Hemming
Cast
Riko Eklundh
Colonel Sven Björkman
Marc Gassot
Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
Johan Hallström
Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
Aku Hirviniemi
Tykistön tulenjohtaja
Antti Holma
Soldier
Janne Hyytiäinen
Major of Air-force
