
1944 The Final Defence
War · Drama · History
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Rauno Ahonen
Rauno Ahonen
Lieutenant Colonel
Rauno Ahonen
Lieutenant Colonel
Mikko Bredenberg
Mikko Bredenberg
Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
Mikko Bredenberg
Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant


Riko Eklundh
Riko Eklundh
Colonel Sven Björkman
Riko Eklundh
Colonel Sven Björkman


Marc Gassot
Marc Gassot
Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
Marc Gassot
Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
Marcus Groth
Marcus Groth
Major General Ruben Lagus
Marcus Groth
Major General Ruben Lagus


Johan Hallström
Johan Hallström
Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
Johan Hallström
Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
Kari Hevossaari
Kari Hevossaari
Lieutenant Puhakka
Kari Hevossaari
Lieutenant Puhakka


Aku Hirviniemi
Aku Hirviniemi
Tykistön tulenjohtaja
Aku Hirviniemi
Tykistön tulenjohtaja


Antti Holma
Antti Holma
Soldier
Antti Holma
Soldier


Janne Hyytiäinen
Janne Hyytiäinen
Major of Air-force
Janne Hyytiäinen
Major of Air-force
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