The Unknown Soldier(1955)
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The Unknown Soldier Synopsis
It is the summer of 1941. An eastern-Finnish machine gun company receives an order to turn in their surplus equipment. The company is transferred to the front lines. The next morning the soldiers wake to the sound of guns – the war has begun.
The Unknown Soldier (1955) is a drama and war film directed by Edvin Laine, released on December 23, 1955 with a runtime of 3h 1m. It stars Kosti Klemelä, Heikki Savolainen, Reino Tolvanen and Veikko Sinisalo. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Edvin Laine
- Writers:
- Väinö Linna, Juha Nevalainen
- Producers:
- T.J. Särkkä
- Cinematographer:
- Osmo Harkimo
- Composer:
- Ahti Sonninen
- Production:
- Suomen Filmiteollisuus
- Status:
- Released
The Unknown Soldier (1955) Trailer
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The Unknown Soldier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kosti Klemelä
as Koskela
Heikki Savolainen
as Hietanen
Reino Tolvanen
as Rokka
Veikko Sinisalo
as Lahtinen
Åke Lindman
as Lehto
Pentti Siimes
as Määttä
Leo Riuttu
as Vanhala
Kaarlo Halttunen
as Rahikainen
- Matti Ranin
Matti Ranin
as Kariluoto
Jussi Jurkka
as Lammio
Tauno Palo
as Sarastie
Pentti Irjala
as Kaarna
Key crew
Directed by Edvin Laine, written by Väinö Linna and Juha Nevalainen, produced by T.J. Särkkä.
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The Unknown Soldier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 75 ratings.
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The Unknown Soldier – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unknown Soldier online?
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The Unknown Soldier (1955) is available to stream on Ruutu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Unknown Soldier?
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The main cast of The Unknown Soldier (1955) includes Kosti Klemelä, Heikki Savolainen, Reino Tolvanen, Veikko Sinisalo and Åke Lindman. The film was directed by Edvin Laine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unknown Soldier released?
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The Unknown Soldier was released on December 23, 1955 and runs for 3h 1m.
Is The Unknown Soldier worth watching?
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The Unknown Soldier (1955) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Unknown Soldier?
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