The Unknown Soldier(1985)
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The Unknown Soldier Synopsis
Second silver screen adaption of the Finnish war book by Väinö Linna. The story is based on Linna's experiences as an infantry man in the Finnish army during the so called "Continuation War" (1941-1944).
The Unknown Soldier (1985) is a drama and war film directed by Rauni Mollberg, released on December 6, 1985 with a runtime of 3h 19m. It stars Risto Tuorila, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Paavo Liski and Mika Mäkelä. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Rauni Mollberg
- Writers:
- Väinö Linna, Rauni Mollberg, Väinö Linna
- Producers:
- Rauni Mollberg
- Cinematographer:
- Esa Vuorinen
- Production:
- Arctic-Filmi
- Status:
- Released
The Unknown Soldier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Risto Tuorila
as Koskela
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Hietanen
- Paavo Liski
Paavo Liski
as Rokka
- Mika Mäkelä
Mika Mäkelä
as Rahikainen
Pertti Koivula
as Lahtinen
- Tero Niva
Tero Niva
as Vanhala
- Ossi-Ensio Korvuo
Ossi-Ensio Korvuo
as Määttä
- Mikko Niskanen
Mikko Niskanen
as Salo
- Pauli Poranen
Pauli Poranen
as Lehto
Hannu Kivioja
as Riitaoja
- Juha Riihimäki
Juha Riihimäki
as Sihvonen
- Seppo Juusonen
Seppo Juusonen
as Susi
Key crew
Directed by Rauni Mollberg, written by Väinö Linna, Rauni Mollberg and Väinö Linna, produced by Rauni Mollberg.
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The Unknown Soldier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 44 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 (1985) is available to stream on Ruutu and Kirjastokino, and to rent or buy from SF Anytime, Kirjastokino and Telia Play. 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 (1985) includes Risto Tuorila, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Paavo Liski, Mika Mäkelä and Pertti Koivula. The film was directed by Rauni Mollberg. 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 6, 1985 and runs for 3h 19m.
Is The Unknown Soldier worth watching?
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The Unknown Soldier (1985) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 44 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.