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Päämaja (1970)

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.

Release: 1970-11-06
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: 5.5 / 10
Cast
Joel Rinne
Joel Rinne
commander-in-chief Mannerheim
Jussi Jurkka
Jussi Jurkka
quartermaster general A. F. Airo
Tamara Lund
Tamara Lund
Mrs. Markkovilla
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Kapo Manto
colonel J. K. Markkovilla
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Matti Pihlaja
editor in chief, reserve lieutenant
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Martti Pennanen
head of general staff
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Jarmo Alonen
captain Hinder
Leif Wager
Leif Wager
colonel, Stockholm military agent
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Nisse Rainne
colonel in the operational department
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Bjarne Commondt
lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
Veijo Pasanen
Veijo Pasanen
front line veteran
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Kalle Luotonen
front line veteran corporal Juona
Ossi Ahlapuro
Ossi Ahlapuro
singing soldier on the train
Heikki Kinnunen
Heikki Kinnunen
chief military servant