The Winter War (1989)

"They held back the Russian Juggernaut in a frozen Hell!"Movie
Audience Score
71
The Winter War
StarringTaneli MäkeläVesa VierikkoTimo Torikka
DirectorPekka Parikka
NR 3 hr 9 minDec 30th, 1989Drama, War
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Plot
Russia attacked Finland in late November 1939. This film tells the story of a Finnish platoon of reservists from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia who leave their homes and go to war. The film focuses on the farmer brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 30th, 1989
Movie Budget:$4,414,000
Original Language:Finnish
Production Companies:National-Filmi
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