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1944 The Final Defence (2007)

Original title: Tali-Ihantala 1944

2007-12-07 · 1h 57m · FI
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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.

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Åke LindmanDirectorStefan ForssWriterBenedict ZilliacusWriterEsko SalervoWriter

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Rauno AhonenRauno AhonenLieutenant ColonelJohan HallströmJohan HallströmSecond Lieutenant ThorbjörnssonMikko BredenbergMikko BredenbergCaptain Carl-Birger KvikantKari HevossaariKari HevossaariLieutenant PuhakkaMarcus GrothMarcus GrothMajor General Ruben LagusAku HirviniemiAku HirviniemiTykistön tulenjohtajaMarc GassotMarc GassotSergeant Reino LehväslaihoJanne HyytiäinenJanne HyytiäinenMajor of Air-forceAntti HolmaAntti HolmaSoldierRiko EklundhRiko EklundhColonel Sven BjörkmanMikkomarkus AhtiainenMikkomarkus AhtiainenSoldierFrank BiermannFrank BiermannSoldier

Keywords

World war iiContinuation warSkandinavien

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Genre affinityDrama · War · HistoryTheme affinityWorld War Ii · Continuation War · SkandinavienDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWar · World War Ii · Continuation WarDirector preference269503Actor preference841430 · 425084 · 1662624

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What is 1944 The Final Defence about?

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.

How long is 1944 The Final Defence?

1944 The Final Defence has a runtime of 117 minutes.

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