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Päämaja

(1970)

November 6, 1970 1h 28m
70%
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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.

Matti Kassila

Director

Top Billed Cast

JR

Joel Rinne

commander-in-chief Mannerheim

JJ

Jussi Jurkka

quartermaster general A. F. Airo

TL

Tamara Lund

Mrs. Markkovilla

KM

Kapo Manto

colonel J. K. Markkovilla

MP

Matti Pihlaja

editor in chief, reserve lieutenant

MP

Martti Pennanen

head of general staff

JA

Jarmo Alonen

captain Hinder

LW

Leif Wager

colonel, Stockholm military agent

NR

Nisse Rainne

colonel in the operational department

BC

Bjarne Commondt

lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder