Päämaja (1970)

7.0/10 88 min Drama War

Overview

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.

Cast

Joel Rinne

commander-in-chief Mannerheim

Jussi Jurkka

quartermaster general A. F. Airo

Tamara Lund

Mrs. Markkovilla

Leif Wager

colonel, Stockholm military agent

Veijo Pasanen

front line veteran

Ossi Ahlapuro

singing soldier on the train

Heikki Kinnunen

chief military servant

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