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Cast & Crew

Rauni Mollberg
Director
Kari Väänänen
As Lammio
Risto Salmi
As Korpela
Hannu Kivioja
As Riitaoja
Pertti Koivula
As Lahtinen
Risto Tuorila
As Koskela

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The Unknown Soldier (1985) is a Finnish war drama film directed by Rauni Mollberg, based on Väinö Linna's novel of the same name. The movie follows the journey of a machine gun platoon composed of young conscripts from different parts of Finland during the Continuation War (1941-1944) against the Russian army. The story depicts their struggles and sacrifices while fighting for their country, as well as their personal struggles with fear, camaraderie, and the effects of war on their lives. The film is a powerful portrayal of the human side of war, showcasing both the heroism and the senselessness of conflict.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Unknown Soldier include Platoon, Empire of the Sun, 1939, Memphis Belle, Full Metal Jacket, Grave of the Fireflies.