Ambush(1999)
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Whatever happens to you in this war, I will wait for you...
Ambush Synopsis
It is the summer of 1941 and the Finnish army has been mobilized along the border with Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola is waiting for orders to go on the offensive. The platoon receives orders for a recon mission through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to search for possible Russian defensive positions.
Ambush (1999) is a drama and war film directed by Olli Saarela, released on January 22, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Peter Franzén, Irina Björklund, Kari Heiskanen and Kari Väänänen. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Olli Saarela
- Writers:
- Antti Tuuri
- Producers:
- Ilkka Matila, Marko Röhr
- Cinematographer:
- Kjell Lagerroos
- Composer:
- Tuomas Kantelinen
- Production:
- MRP Matila Röhr Productions
- Status:
- Released
Ambush Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Franzén
as Eero Perkola
Irina Björklund
as Kaarina Vainikainen
Kari Heiskanen
as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Kari Väänänen
as Corporal Tauno Snicker
Tommi Eronen
as Private Simo Karppinen
Taisto Reimaluoto
as Corporal Unto Saarinen
- Pekka Heikkinen
Pekka Heikkinen
as Corporal Evert Rönkkö
Pekka Huotari
as Private Martti Raassina
Tero Jartti
as Private Moilanen
Rauno Juvonen
as Private Hämäläinen
Arttu Kapulainen
as Private Ville Snicker
Aku Laitinen
as Private Knihti
Key crew
Directed by Olli Saarela, written by Antti Tuuri, produced by Ilkka Matila and Marko Röhr.
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Ambush Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 45 ratings.
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Ambush – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ambush online?
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Ambush (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV, SF Anytime and Elisa Viihde. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ambush?
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The main cast of Ambush (1999) includes Peter Franzén, Irina Björklund, Kari Heiskanen, Kari Väänänen and Tommi Eronen. The film was directed by Olli Saarela. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ambush released?
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Ambush was released on January 22, 1999 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Ambush worth watching?
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Ambush (1999) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 45 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.