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1944 The Final Defence

First aired on Dec 7, 2007

Runtime: 117 mins

60%

Genres: 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.

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Rauno Ahonen | Lieutenant Colonel
Mikko Bredenberg | Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
Riko Eklundh | Colonel Sven Björkman
Marc Gassot | Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
Marcus Groth | Major General Ruben Lagus
Johan Hallström | Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
Featured Crew
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Åke Lindman | Director
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Jouni Kortesato | Location Manager
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Alf Hemming | Producer
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Timo Hietala | Music
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Juha Antti-Poika | Editor
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Sakari Kirjavainen | Editor