The Unknown Soldier

1985 3h 19m FI

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★6.7TMDB · 45

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Synopsis

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Second silver screen adaption of the Finnish war book by Väinö Linna. The story is based on Linna's experiences as an infantry man in the Finnish army during the so called "Continuation War" (1941-1944).

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Risto Tuorila
Koskela
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Hietanen
Paavo Liski
Rokka
Mika Mäkelä
Rahikainen
Pertti Koivula
Lahtinen
Tero Niva
Vanhala
Ossi-Ensio Korvuo
Määttä
Mikko Niskanen
Salo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rauni Mollberg
Writers: Rauni Mollberg, Väinö Linna, Veikko Aaltonen
Languages: Finnish
Countries: Finland

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RUNTIME

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At 199 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rauni Mollberg, shot by Esa Vuorinen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Olli Soinio shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Risto Tuorila and Pirkka-Pekka Petelius and Paavo Liski carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0090215 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Rauni Mollberg directs. Esa Vuorinen behind the camera. Olli Soinio cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Finland. Dialogue in Finnish.

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1At 199 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
241 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Rauni Mollberg, shot by Esa Vuorinen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Olli Soinio shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Risto Tuorila and Pirkka-Pekka Petelius and Paavo Liski carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0090215 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.