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Beyond the Front Line
Overview
A movie based on real wartime diaries tells the story of the Swedish speaking Finns' infantry regiment 61. The story follows the regiment during the Continuation War from 1942 to 1944 and from Syväri to the Karelian Isthmus where they faced some of the most grueling battles against the Soviet Union.
Director and cast
- Åke Lindman Director
- Tobias Zilliacus as Harry Järv
- Ilkka Heiskanen as Lt.Col. Alpo Marttinen
- Christoffer Weiss as Allan Finholm
- Kim Gustafsson as Björk
- Sampo Sarkola as Kaustinen
- Martin Bahne as Lindblad
- Carl-Gustaf Wentzel as Forss
- Jan-Christian Söderholm as Klas Helèn
- Pentti Airio Cast
- Pelle Heikkilä Cast
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