
Lapua 1976
Drama
Overview
On April 13th 1976, a devastating munitions factory accident shook the town of Lapua, Finland. Hundreds of kilograms of gunpowder ignited, causing an explosion that took the lives of 40 workers. Lapua 1976 tells a story of love, life, perseverance, grief and hope in the face of unbelievable calamity.
Top Cast


Konsta Laakso
Konsta Laakso
Matti Holma
Konsta Laakso
Matti Holma


Linnea Leino
Linnea Leino
Kaisa
Linnea Leino
Kaisa


Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Aarne Mäkelä
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Aarne Mäkelä


Jussi Lampi
Jussi Lampi
Palomestari Tapio
Jussi Lampi
Palomestari Tapio


Juha Uutela
Juha Uutela
Tiitu
Juha Uutela
Tiitu
Timo Teern
Timo Teern
Reijo Holma
Timo Teern
Reijo Holma
Johanna Koivu
Johanna Koivu
Liisa
Johanna Koivu
Liisa


Pirkko Uitto
Pirkko Uitto
Rauha Holma
Pirkko Uitto
Rauha Holma
Sonja Halla-aho
Sonja Halla-aho
Ulla
Sonja Halla-aho
Ulla


Juha Lagström
Juha Lagström
Työnjohtaja Markus
Juha Lagström
Työnjohtaja Markus
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