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Päämaja (1970)

★ 7.0/10 88 min Drama, War Finland Finnish
Director: Matti Kassila
Theatre Play: Ilmari Turja
Screenplay by: Matti Kassila, Risto Juhani
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Joel Rinne
Joel Rinne commander-in-chief Mannerheim
Jussi Jurkka
Jussi Jurkka quartermaster general A. F. Airo
Tamara Lund
Tamara Lund Mrs. Markkovilla
Kapo Manto colonel J. K. Markkovilla
Matti Pihlaja editor in chief, reserve lieutenant
Martti Pennanen head of general staff
Jarmo Alonen captain Hinder
Leif Wager
Leif Wager colonel, Stockholm military agent

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