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 |
Directing | Katri Kannisto | First Assistant Director |
Production | Alf Hemming | Producer |
Editing | Juha Antti-Poika | Editor |
Lighting | Åke Brandhild | Gaffer |
Sound | Timo Hietala | Music |
Editing | Sakari Kirjavainen | Editor |
Production | Jouni Kortesato | Location Manager |
Costume & Make-Up | Marjatta Nissinen | Costume Design |
Sound | Johan Hake | Sound Designer |
Costume & Make-Up | Eija-Leena Lehmuskallio | Makeup Designer |
Writing | Esko Salervo | Writer |
Writing | Stefan Forss | Writer |
Directing | Sakari Kirjavainen | Co-Director |
Writing | Benedict Zilliacus | Writer |
Sound | Heikki Kossi | Foley Artist |
Camera | Pauli Sipiläinen | Director of Photography |
Art | Risto Karhula | Production Design |