1944 The Final Defence

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.

Directed by Åke Lindman

Top cast

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Rauno Ahonen

Lieutenant Colonel

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Mikko Bredenberg

Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant

Riko Eklundh

Colonel Sven Björkman

Marc Gassot

Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho

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Marcus Groth

Major General Ruben Lagus

Johan Hallström

Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson

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Kari Hevossaari

Lieutenant Puhakka

Aku Hirviniemi

Tykistön tulenjohtaja

Antti Holma

Soldier

Janne Hyytiäinen

Major of Air-force

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Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen

Soldier

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Frank Biermann

Soldier

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Jussi Brech

Soldier

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Jani Honkaselkä

Soldier

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Markku Hyvönen

Korpraali Väisänen

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Tatu Hämäläinen

Soldier

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Viggo Idman

Luutnantti Hästö

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Olli Ikonen

Kenraalimajuri Einar Vihma

Emil Johnsen

Soldier

Tapani Kalliomäki

Majuri Antti Suurkari

Details