The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
The story follows Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and Quartermaster General Airo at the Finnish Defense Forces headquarters in Mikkeli during the decisive moments of the Continuation War in the summer of 1944. With a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus imminent, Airo gives the order to attack without consulting the commander-in-chief.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Matti KassilaScreenplay
- Jaakko SaloOriginal Music Composer
- Matti KassilaDirector
- Risto JuhaniScreenplay
Cast
- Joel Rinnecommander-in-chief Mannerheim
- Jussi Jurkkaquartermaster general A. F. Airo
- Tamara LundMrs. Markkovilla
- Kapo Mantocolonel J. K. Markkovilla
- Matti Pihlajaeditor in chief, reserve lieutenant
- Martti Pennanenhead of general staff
- Jarmo Alonencaptain Hinder
- Leif Wagercolonel, Stockholm military agent
- Nisse Rainnecolonel in the operational department
- Bjarne Commondtlieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
- Veijo Pasanenfront line veteran
- Kalle Luotonenfront line veteran corporal Juona
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