Movie

1944 The Final Defence

★ 5.8/10 · 34 votes 2007 1h 57m Released

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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.

Cast

R Rauno Ahonen Lieutenant Colonel M Mikko Bredenberg Captain Carl-Birger Kvikan Riko Eklundh Colonel Sven Björkman Marc Gassot Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho M Marcus Groth Major General Ruben Lagus Johan Hallström Second Lieutenant Thorbjör