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The Unknown Soldier

December 23, 1955 3h 1m 7.3/10 (72 votes)

Originally released in 1955. The Unknown Soldier is a drama/war film. directed by Edvin Laine. With a runtime of 3h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Kosti Klemelä, Heikki Savolainen, and Reino Tolvanen

Synopsis

It is the summer of 1941. An eastern-Finnish machine gun company receives an order to turn in their surplus equipment. The company is transferred to the front lines. The next morning the soldiers wake to the sound of guns – the war has begun.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 23, 1955 70 years ago
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Runtime 3h 1m 181 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (72 votes)
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Language FI Original language
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Country Finland Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FI

Production Companies

  • Suomen Filmiteollisuus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Unknown Soldier about?

It is the summer of 1941. An eastern-Finnish machine gun company receives an order to turn in their surplus equipment. The company is transferred to the front lines. The next morning the soldiers w...

Who directed The Unknown Soldier?

The Unknown Soldier was directed by Edvin Laine.

How long is The Unknown Soldier?

The Unknown Soldier has a runtime of 3 hours and 1 minutes (181 minutes total).

When was The Unknown Soldier released?

The Unknown Soldier was released on December 23, 1955 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Unknown Soldier?

The main cast of The Unknown Soldier includes Kosti Klemelä, Heikki Savolainen, Reino Tolvanen, Veikko Sinisalo, Åke Lindman.