7.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19701h 28mFinland

Päämaja

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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.

Top Cast

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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

Veijo Pasanen

front line veteran

Kalle Luotonen

front line veteran corporal Juona

Ossi Ahlapuro

singing soldier on the train

Heikki Kinnunen

chief military servant

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Matti Kassila
Screenplay & Story: Matti Kassila, Risto Juhani
Original Score: Jaakko Salo
Original Title: Päämaja
Country of Origin: Finland
Spoken Languages: Finnish
Runtime: 1h 28m
Production Studios: Filmi-Jatta, Suomi-Filmi

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Matti Kassila

Screenplay & Story

Matti Kassila, Risto Juhani, Ilmari Turja

Original Score & Music

Jaakko Salo

Director of Photography

Esko Nevalainen

Film Editing

Pentti Ojala

Producers

Risto Orko, Pentti Helanne

Department Leadership Roster

Mirja Traat

Costume Design

Pentti Ojala

Editor

Esko Nevalainen

Director of Photography

Matti Kassila

Screenplay

Jaakko Salo

Original Music Composer

Risto Orko

Producer

Risto Juhani

Production Design

Pentti Helanne

Producer

Matti Kassila

Director

Risto Juhani

Screenplay

Production Stills & Gallery

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Frequently Asked Questions About Päämaja

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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?

The principal cast of Päämaja includes Joel Rinne, Jussi Jurkka, Tamara Lund, Kapo Manto, Matti Pihlaja.

When was Päämaja released and how long is it?

Päämaja was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Päämaja?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Päämaja was composed by Jaakko Salo.