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1944 The Final Defence
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Title: 1944 The Final Defence

Release Date: 7 Dec 2007

Runtime: 1h 57m

Genre: War, Drama, History

Director: Åke Lindman Film-Production

Production Companies: Åke Lindman Film-Production

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.

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Average Vote: 5.776 (29 votes)

Cast

  • Lieutenant Colonel: Rauno Ahonen
  • Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant: Mikko Bredenberg
  • Colonel Sven Björkman: Riko Eklundh
  • Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho: Marc Gassot
  • Major General Ruben Lagus: Marcus Groth
  • Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson: Johan Hallström
  • Lieutenant Puhakka: Kari Hevossaari
  • Tykistön tulenjohtaja: Aku Hirviniemi
  • Soldier: Antti Holma
  • Major of Air-force: Janne Hyytiäinen
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