Päämaja (1970)
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.
Director:
Matti Kassila
Writers:
Matti Kassila, Risto Juhani.
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Joel Rinne as commander-in-chief Mannerheim |
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Jussi Jurkka as quartermaster general A. F. Airo |
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Tamara Lund as Mrs. Markkovilla |
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Kapo Manto as colonel J. K. Markkovilla |
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Matti Pihlaja as editor in chief, reserve lieutenant |
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Martti Pennanen as head of general staff |
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Jarmo Alonen as captain Hinder |
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Leif Wager as colonel, Stockholm military agent |
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Nisse Rainne as colonel in the operational department |
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Bjarne Commondt as lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder |
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Veijo Pasanen as front line veteran |
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Kalle Luotonen as front line veteran corporal Juona |
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Ossi Ahlapuro as singing soldier on the train |
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Heikki Kinnunen as chief military servant |
| Writing | Ilmari Turja | Theatre Play |
| Writing | Matti Kassila | Screenplay |
| Camera | Esko Nevalainen | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Pentti Ojala | Editor |
| Sound | Jaakko Salo | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Risto Juhani | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mirja Traat | Costume Design |
| Production | Anssi Mänttäri | Production Manager |
| Directing | Katriina Kiiskinen | Script Supervisor |
| Sound | Matti Penttilä | Sound Effects |
| Sound | Raimo Kiialainen | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Sound | Jouko Lumme | Sound Assistant |
| Camera | Peter Holmén | Assistant Camera |
| Production | Pentti Helanne | Producer |
| Production | Risto Orko | Producer |
| Sound | Matti Ylinen | Production Sound Mixer |
| Directing | Matti Kassila | Director |
| Writing | Risto Juhani | Screenplay |
