1944 The Final Defence (2007)

1944 The Final Defence (2007)

2007-12-07 Finland 117 Min. PG-13
5.8 26 votes

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.

Cast

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