1944 The Final Defence (Tali-Ihantala 1944) 17 years old
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.
Credits
1944 The Final Defence Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Mikko Bredenberg He was 30, now 47 years old | as Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant |
| Rauno Ahonen He was 45, now 62 years old | as Lieutenant Colonel |
| Kari Hevossaari | as Lieutenant Puhakka |
| Janne Hyytiäinen He was 39, now 56 years old | as Major of Air-force |
| Aku Hirviniemi He was 24, now 41 years old | |
| Marcus Groth He was 47, now 64 years old | as Major General Ruben Lagus |
| Johan Hallström He was 31, now 48 years old | as Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson |
1944 The Final Defence Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Åke Lindman as Director. He was 79 (81) years old when He died | Directing |
| Sakari Kirjavainen as Co-Director. He was 47 (now 64) years old | Directing |
1944 The Final Defence (17 years)
- Release day: Friday, December 07, 2007
- Runtime: 117 minutes