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Lapua 1976

Lapua 1976

20234.61h 54m

Overview

On April 13th 1976, a devastating munitions factory accident shook the town of Lapua, Finland. Hundreds of kilograms of gunpowder ignited, causing an explosion that took the lives of 40 workers. Lapua 1976 tells a story of love, life, perseverance, grief and hope in the face of unbelievable calamity.

Directed by Toni Kurkimäki
Written by Toni Kurkimäki, Tuukka Haapamäki
Produced by Pekka Pohjoispää, Mikko Jokipii
Box OfficeBudget: $1.3M0

Top Cast

Konsta Laakso

Konsta Laakso

Matti Holma

Linnea Leino

Linnea Leino

Kaisa

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Aarne Mäkelä

Jussi Lampi

Jussi Lampi

Palomestari Tapio

Juha Uutela

Juha Uutela

Tiitu

T

Timo Teern

Reijo Holma

J

Johanna Koivu

Liisa

Pirkko Uitto

Pirkko Uitto

Rauha Holma

S

Sonja Halla-aho

Ulla

Juha Lagström

Juha Lagström

Työnjohtaja Markus

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based on true storyindustrial accident

About Lapua 1976

Lapua 1976 is a drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of based on true story, industrial accident. Directed by Toni Kurkimäki, it stars Konsta Laakso, Linnea Leino, Hannu-Pekka Björkman. On April 13th 1976, a devastating munitions factory accident shook the town of Lapua, Finland. Hundreds of kilograms of gunpowder ignited, causing an explosion that took the lives of 40 workers. Lapua 1976 tells a story of love, life, perseverance, grief and hope in the face of unbelievable calamity.

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