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
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: November 6, 1970
Cast
- Joel Rinne - commander-in-chief Mannerheim
- Jussi Jurkka - quartermaster general A. F. Airo
- Tamara Lund - Mrs. Markkovilla
- Kapo Manto - colonel J. K. Markkovilla
- Matti Pihlaja - editor in chief, reserve lieutenant
- Martti Pennanen - head of general staff
- Jarmo Alonen - captain Hinder
- Leif Wager - colonel, Stockholm military agent
- Nisse Rainne - colonel in the operational department
- Bjarne Commondt - lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
Screenplay
- Ilmari Turja (Theatre Play)
- Matti Kassila (Screenplay)
- Risto Juhani (Screenplay)
Music: Jaakko Salo
Cinematography: Esko Nevalainen
Editing: Pentti Ojala
Production: Filmi-Jatta, Suomi-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on play or musical
More Films by Director: Matti Kassila
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Päämaja about?
- 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.
- Who directed Päämaja?
- Päämaja was directed by Matti Kassila.
- Who stars in Päämaja?
- Päämaja stars Joel Rinne, Jussi Jurkka, Tamara Lund, Kapo Manto, Matti Pihlaja, Martti Pennanen.
- How long is Päämaja?
- Päämaja has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Päämaja?
- Päämaja is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Päämaja produced?
- Päämaja was produced in Finland.