1944 The Final Defence
Originally released in 2007. 1944 The Final Defence is a war/drama film. directed by Åke Lindman.
Starring Rauno Ahonen, Mikko Bredenberg, and Riko Eklundh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rauno Ahonen
as Lieutenant Colonel
Mikko Bredenberg
as Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
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
Kari Hevossaari
as Lieutenant Puhakka
Aku Hirviniemi
as Tykistön tulenjohtaja
Antti Holma
as Soldier
Janne Hyytiäinen
as Major of Air-force
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Åke Lindman Film-Production
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 a...
Who directed 1944 The Final Defence?
1944 The Final Defence was directed by Åke Lindman.
How long is 1944 The Final Defence?
1944 The Final Defence has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was 1944 The Final Defence released?
1944 The Final Defence was released on December 7, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1944 The Final Defence?
The main cast of 1944 The Final Defence includes Rauno Ahonen, Mikko Bredenberg, Riko Eklundh, Marc Gassot, Marcus Groth.