Päämaja

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1970 · 88 min · Drama · War · TMDB 7.0/10

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.

Directed by Matti Kassila

Cast

• Joel Rinne — commander-in-chief Mannerheim
• Jussi Jurkka — quartermaster general A. F. Airo
• Tamara Lund — Mrs. Markkovilla
• Kapo Manto — colonel J. K. Markkovilla
• Matti Pihlaja — editor in chief, reserve lieutenant