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 |
Production | Jouni Kortesato | Location Manager |
Production | Alf Hemming | Producer |
Sound | Timo Hietala | Music |
Editing | Juha Antti-Poika | Editor |
Editing | Sakari Kirjavainen | Editor |
Costume & Make-Up | Marjatta Nissinen | Costume Design |
Directing | Katri Kannisto | First Assistant Director |
Directing | Kerkko Kuha | First Assistant Director |
Lighting | Åke Brandhild | Gaffer |
Costume & Make-Up | Eija-Leena Lehmuskallio | Makeup Designer |
Sound | Johan Hake | Sound Designer |
Writing | Esko Salervo | Writer |
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 |