1944 The Final Defence 2007

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War Drama History

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.

Release Date 2007-12-07
Runtime 1h 57m
Directors Åke Lindman, Sakari Kirjavainen, Katri Kannisto, Kerkko Kuha, Pauli Sipiläinen
Producer Alf Hemming
Writers Benedict Zilliacus, Stefan Forss, Esko Salervo