Päämaja

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.

Directed by Matti Kassila

Top cast

Joel Rinne

commander-in-chief Mannerheim

Jussi Jurkka

quartermaster general A. F. Airo

Tamara Lund

Mrs. Markkovilla

K

Kapo Manto

colonel J. K. Markkovilla

M

Matti Pihlaja

editor in chief, reserve lieutenant

M

Martti Pennanen

head of general staff

J

Jarmo Alonen

captain Hinder

Leif Wager

colonel, Stockholm military agent

N

Nisse Rainne

colonel in the operational department

B

Bjarne Commondt

lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder

Veijo Pasanen

front line veteran

K

Kalle Luotonen

front line veteran corporal Juona

Ossi Ahlapuro

singing soldier on the train

Heikki Kinnunen

chief military servant

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