1944 The Final Defence

1944 The Final Defence

5.8

Dec 07 2007

2h 57m

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.

Rauno Ahonen

Rauno Ahonen

Lieutenant Colonel

Mikko Bredenberg

Mikko Bredenberg

Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant

Riko Eklundh

Riko Eklundh

Colonel Sven Björkman

Marc Gassot

Marc Gassot

Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho

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