1944 The Final Defence

December. 07,2007      
Rating:
5.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Rauno Ahonen as  Lieutenant Colonel
Riko Eklundh as  Colonel Sven Björkman
Marc Gassot as  Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
Marcus Groth as  Major General Ruben Lagus
Johan Hallström as  Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
Aku Hirviniemi as  Tykistön tulenjohtaja
Antti Holma as  Soldier
Janne Hyytiäinen as  Major of Air-force
Markku Hyvönen as  Korpraali Väisänen
Emil Johnsen as  Soldier

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