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The Unknown Soldier

3h 1m1955Edvin Laine
IMDb: 8.0/10
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It is the summer of 1941. An eastern-Finnish machine gun company receives an order to turn in their surplus equipment. The company is transferred to the front lines. The next morning the soldiers wake to the sound of guns – the war has begun.

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Based On Novel Or BookWorld War IiTrenchesTrench WarfareContinuation War

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What is The Unknown Soldier (1955) about?

It is the summer of 1941. An eastern-Finnish machine gun company receives an order to turn in their surplus equipment. The company is transferred to the front lines. The next morning the soldiers wake to the sound of guns – the war has begun.

Who stars in The Unknown Soldier?

The Unknown Soldier stars Kosti Klemelä (Koskela), Heikki Savolainen (Hietanen), Reino Tolvanen (Rokka), Veikko Sinisalo (Lahtinen), Åke Lindman (Lehto). The film was directed by Edvin Laine.

How long is The Unknown Soldier?

The Unknown Soldier has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated N/A.

Is The Unknown Soldier worth watching?

The Unknown Soldier holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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