1944 The Final Defence(2007)
Tali-Ihantala 1944
1944 The Final Defence Synopsis
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.
1944 The Final Defence (2007) is a war, drama and history film directed by Åke Lindman, released on December 7, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Rauno Ahonen, Mikko Bredenberg, Riko Eklundh and Marc Gassot. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Åke Lindman
- Writers:
- Esko Salervo, Stefan Forss, Benedict Zilliacus
- Producers:
- Alf Hemming
- Cinematographer:
- Pauli Sipiläinen
- Composer:
- Timo Hietala
- Production:
- Åke Lindman Film-Production
- Status:
- Released
1944 The Final Defence (2007) Trailer
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1944 The Final Defence Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Rauno Ahonen
Rauno Ahonen
as Lieutenant Colonel
- Mikko Bredenberg
Mikko Bredenberg
as Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant
Riko Eklundh
as Colonel Sven Björkman
Marc Gassot
as Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho
- Marcus Groth
Marcus Groth
as Major General Ruben Lagus
Johan Hallström
as Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson
- Kari Hevossaari
Kari Hevossaari
as Lieutenant Puhakka
Aku Hirviniemi
as Tykistön tulenjohtaja
Antti Holma
as Soldier
Janne Hyytiäinen
as Major of Air-force
- Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen
Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen
as Soldier
- Frank Biermann
Frank Biermann
as Soldier
Key crew
Directed by Åke Lindman, written by Esko Salervo, Stefan Forss and Benedict Zilliacus, produced by Alf Hemming.
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1944 The Final Defence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 34 ratings.
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1944 The Final Defence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1944 The Final Defence online?
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1944 The Final Defence (2007) is available to stream on Thrillbox Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 1944 The Final Defence?
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The main cast of 1944 The Final Defence (2007) includes Rauno Ahonen, Mikko Bredenberg, Riko Eklundh, Marc Gassot and Marcus Groth. The film was directed by Åke Lindman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1944 The Final Defence released?
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1944 The Final Defence was released on December 7, 2007 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is 1944 The Final Defence worth watching?
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1944 The Final Defence (2007) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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