The Soviet army breaks through the Finnish defences on the Karelian Isthmus in June 1944, advancing with overwhelming force. Somehow, the Finnish troops must find the strength to fight back, with all odds against them. The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was the largest battle ever fought in the history of the Nordic countries. This film depicts the true events through five separate stories.
Unfortunately the movie 1944 The Final Defence is not yet available on HBO Max.
Directing | Åke Lindman | Director |
Directing | Kerkko Kuha | First Assistant Director |
Editing | Sakari Kirjavainen | Editor |
Lighting | Åke Brandhild | Gaffer |
Directing | Katri Kannisto | First Assistant Director |
Sound | Timo Hietala | Music |
Editing | Juha Antti-Poika | Editor |
Production | Jouni Kortesato | Location Manager |
Production | Alf Hemming | Producer |
Costume & Make-Up | Marjatta Nissinen | Costume Design |
Sound | Johan Hake | Sound Designer |
Writing | Esko Salervo | Writer |
Costume & Make-Up | Eija-Leena Lehmuskallio | Makeup Designer |
Directing | Sakari Kirjavainen | Co-Director |
Writing | Stefan Forss | Writer |
Writing | Benedict Zilliacus | Writer |
Sound | Heikki Kossi | Foley Artist |
Art | Risto Karhula | Production Design |
Camera | Pauli Sipiläinen | Director of Photography |