
The Mannerheim Line
Линия Маннергейма
Synopsis
Produced by the Soviet Union to justify its 1939-40 Winter War campaign in Finland, this outstanding documentary---more than any other such cinematic record---visually depicts the much vaunted Mannerheim Line in all its actual emplacements, as seen but two weeks after their capture, and as filmed by Red Army combat photographers onsite, directed by Vasili Belayev.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vasili Belayev, Nikolay Komarevtsev, Leonid Varlamov, Valeri Solovtsov
- Original Score
- Dmitriy Astradantsev
- Original Title
- Линия Маннергейма
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Leningrad Documentary Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vasili Belayev, Nikolay Komarevtsev, Leonid Varlamov, Valeri Solovtsov
Dmitriy Astradantsev
Yefim Uchitel, Vladimir Yeshurin
Department Leadership Roster
Vasili Belayev
Director
Nikolay Komarevtsev
Director
Yefim Uchitel
Director of Photography
Leonid Varlamov
Director
Vladimir Yeshurin
Director of Photography
Valeri Solovtsov
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Mannerheim Line.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mannerheim Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mannerheim Line about?
Produced by the Soviet Union to justify its 1939-40 Winter War campaign in Finland, this outstanding documentary---more than any other such cinematic record---visually depicts the much vaunted Mannerheim Line in all its actual emplacements, as seen but two weeks after their capture, and as filmed by Red Army combat photographers onsite, directed by Vasili Belayev.
Who directed The Mannerheim Line?
The Mannerheim Line was directed by Vasili Belayev, Nikolay Komarevtsev, Leonid Varlamov, Valeri Solovtsov.
Who stars in The Mannerheim Line?
The principal cast of The Mannerheim Line includes Not specified.
When was The Mannerheim Line released and how long is it?
The Mannerheim Line was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mannerheim Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mannerheim Line was composed by Dmitriy Astradantsev.
