
1944 The Final Defence
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.
Release Date: 2007-12-07
War
Drama
History
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Casts

Riko Eklundh
as Colonel Sven Björkman

Marc Gassot
as Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho

Johan Hallström
as Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson

Aku Hirviniemi
as Tykistön tulenjohtaja

Antti Holma
as Soldier

Janne Hyytiäinen
as Major of Air-force

Emil Johnsen
as Soldier

Tapani Kalliomäki
as Majuri Antti Suurkari

Janne Kallioniemi
as Luutnantti, rynnäkkötykin päällikkö

Santtu Karvonen
as Alikersanttiradisti