The Unknown Soldier (1985)
Original title: Tuntematon sotilas / The Unknown Soldier
1985 · 3 h 17 min
Directed by 
Rauni Mollberg
Rauni MollbergCast
Risto Tuorila Pirkka-Pekka Petelius Paavo Liski Mika Mäkelä Pertti Koivula Tero Niva
Credits
Written by: Veikko Aaltonen
Plot
A new version of Väinö Linna's war novel about a Finnish infantry company in the Continuation War, with a more realistic and brutal approach.
Sinekatalog’s take
A grim, realistic remake of the Finnish war classic.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (3,236 votes)
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