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The Winter War

The Winter War

They held back the Russian Juggernaut in a frozen Hell!

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.

Where to Watch

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Talvisota
  • Genres: Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1989-11-30
  • Runtime: 189 minutes
  • Rating: 7.065/10 (84 votes)
  • Budget: $4,414,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: National-Filmi
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.264
  • Languages: Finnish

Cast & Crew

Taneli Mäkelä

Taneli Mäkelä

as Martti Hakala

Vesa Vierikko

Vesa Vierikko

as Jussi Kantola

Timo Torikka

Timo Torikka

as Pentti Saari

Heikki Paavilainen

Heikki Paavilainen

as Vilho Erkkilä

Antti Raivio

Antti Raivio

as Erkki Somppi

Esko Kovero

Esko Kovero

as Juho Pernaa

Martti Suosalo

Martti Suosalo

as Arvi Huhtala

Markku Huhtamo

Markku Huhtamo

as Aatos Laitila

Matti Onnismaa

Matti Onnismaa

as Veikko Korpela

Konsta Mäkelä

Konsta Mäkelä

as Paavo Hakala

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Winter War (Talvisota, 1989) Finnish 4K Restoration Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Winter War?

The Winter War is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1989-11-30.

Who are the main actors in The Winter War?

The main cast includes Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka, Heikki Paavilainen, Antti Raivio, .

Where can I watch The Winter War online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Winter War is available.

Is The Winter War based on a true story?

They held back the Russian Juggernaut in a frozen Hell!

What is the IMDb rating of The Winter War?

The Winter War has an IMDb rating of 7.065/10 based on 84 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Winter War?

The movie had a production budget of $4,414,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Winter War?

The soundtrack was composed by National-Filmi. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Winter War filmed?

The Winter War was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Winter War?

The total runtime of The Winter War is 189 minutes.

Is The Winter War suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Winter War?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Winter War.

Does The Winter War have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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