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1944 The Final Defence (2007)

Movie ★ 6.0 117 min

War Drama History

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.

Åke Lindman Director Esko Salervo Writer Stefan Forss Writer Benedict Zilliacus Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 7, 2007
Runtime
117 min
IMDb
tt0378848
Country
Language
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Studio
Åke Lindman Film-Production

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Cast

Rauno Ahonen Lieutenant Colonel Mikko Bredenberg Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant Riko Eklundh Riko Eklundh Colonel Sven Björkman Marc Gassot Marc Gassot Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho Marcus Groth Major General Ruben Lagus Johan Hallström Johan Hallström Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson Kari Hevossaari Lieutenant Puhakka Aku Hirviniemi Aku Hirviniemi Tykistön tulenjohtaja Antti Holma Antti Holma Soldier Janne Hyytiäinen Janne Hyytiäinen Major of Air-force Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen Soldier Frank Biermann Soldier Jussi Brech Soldier Jani Honkaselkä Soldier Markku Hyvönen Korpraali Väisänen Tatu Hämäläinen Soldier Viggo Idman Luutnantti Hästö Olli Ikonen Kenraalimajuri Einar Vihma

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1944 The Final Defence about?
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.
Who directed 1944 The Final Defence?
1944 The Final Defence was directed by Åke Lindman.
Who stars in 1944 The Final Defence?
1944 The Final Defence stars Rauno Ahonen, Mikko Bredenberg, Riko Eklundh, Marc Gassot.
When was 1944 The Final Defence released?
1944 The Final Defence is a 2007 war, drama, history film.
Where can I watch 1944 The Final Defence?
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