1944 The Final Defence

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.

Details

Cast

Rauno Ahonen

Lieutenant Colonel

Mikko Bredenberg

Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant

Riko Eklundh

Colonel Sven Björkman

Marc Gassot

Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho

Marcus Groth

Major General Ruben Lagus

Johan Hallström

Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson

Kari Hevossaari

Lieutenant Puhakka

Aku Hirviniemi

Tykistön tulenjohtaja

Antti Holma

Soldier

Janne Hyytiäinen

Major of Air-force

Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen

Soldier

Frank Biermann

Soldier

Jussi Brech

Soldier

Jani Honkaselkä

Soldier

Markku Hyvönen

Korpraali Väisänen

Tatu Hämäläinen

Soldier

Viggo Idman

Luutnantti Hästö

Olli Ikonen

Kenraalimajuri Einar Vihma

Emil Johnsen

Soldier

Tapani Kalliomäki

Majuri Antti Suurkari