The Road of War
May 19, 1940 · 1h 12m
Director
Risto OrkoOverview
The film deals with the Winter War of 1939-40 between Finland and the USSR. It begins with military exercises in the Autumn of 1939 and moves on to the Soviet invasion; the battle for Karelia; the bombing of Helsinki and other Finnish cities; as well as the activities of the foreign press corps in Finland and the heroic efforts of Finnish women and the Red Cross in their treatment of the wounded.
Cast of The Road of War
Crew of The Road of War
About The Road of War
What is The Road of War about?
The film deals with the Winter War of 1939-40 between Finland and the USSR. It begins with military exercises in the Autumn of 1939 and moves on to the Soviet invasion; the battle for Karelia; the bombing of Helsinki and other Finnish cities; as well as the activities of the foreign press corps in Finland and the heroic efforts of Finnish women and the Red Cross in their treatment of the wounded.
When was The Road of War released?
The Road of War was released on May 19, 1940.
How long is The Road of War?
The Road of War runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
Who directed The Road of War?
The Road of War was directed by Risto Orko.
Who is in the cast of The Road of War?
The cast of The Road of War includes Hilkka Helinä (Narrator (voice)), Kyösti Kallio (Himself), Turo Kartto (Narrator (voice)), Juho Kusti Paasikivi (Himself) and Väinö Alfred Tanner (Himself).