Päämaja (1970)
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 servantRecommendations
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