The Winter War(1991)
The Winter War Synopsis
After Nazi Germany invades Poland in September 1939, Russia attacks Finland two months later. Finnish reservists leave home and go to war. Brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala, farmers from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia, serve in a Finnish platoon. A five-part television miniseries extension of Pekka Parikka's 1989 film of the same name.
The Winter War (1991) is a war & politics and drama series that premiered on November 20, 1991, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka and Esko Kovero. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1991-11-20
- Last aired:
- 1991-12-18
The Winter War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Taneli Mäkelä
as Martti Hakala
Vesa Vierikko
as Jussi Kantola
Timo Torikka
as Pentti Saari
Esko Kovero
as Juho ”Jussi” Pernaa
Antti Raivio
as Erkki Somppi
Martti Suosalo
as Arvi Huhtala
Markku Huhtamo
as Aatos Laitila
Matti Onnismaa
as Veikko Korpela
Tomi Salmela
as Matti Ylinen
Samuli Edelmann
as Mauri Haapasalo
Vesa Mäkelä
as Yrjö Haavisto
Aarno Sulkanen
as kapteeni Sihvo
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The Winter War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Winter War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Winter War?
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The Winter War (1991) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of The Winter War are there?
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The Winter War has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 20, 1991.
Is The Winter War still running?
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No. The Winter War is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 18, 1991.
Who is in the cast of The Winter War?
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The Winter War (1991) stars Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka, Esko Kovero and Antti Raivio. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Winter War any good?
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The Winter War (1991) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like war & politics and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.