Drama ·War · Finland · 1970 · 1h 28m

Päämaja

Päämaja poster
Director
Matti Kassila
Cast
Joel Rinne as commander-in-chief Mannerheim Jussi Jurkka as quartermaster general A. F. Airo Tamara Lund as Mrs. Markkovilla Kapo Manto as colonel J. K. Markkovilla Matti Pihlaja as editor in chief, reserve lieutenant Martti Pennanen as head of general staff
Crew
Esko Nevalainen — Director of Photography Pentti Ojala — Editor Jaakko Salo — Original Music Composer Matti Kassila — Screenplay Risto Juhani — Screenplay Pentti Helanne — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
based on play or musical
Key Collaborators
Matti Kassila Director Esko Nevalainen Director of Photography Pentti Ojala Editor Jaakko Salo Original Music Composer Matti Kassila Screenplay Risto Juhani Screenplay Pentti Helanne Producer Risto Orko Producer Risto Juhani Production Design Mirja Traat Costume Design
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