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Rintamalotta

Rintamalotta

19566.01h 24m

Overview

Irma has been sent to the front immediately after her marriage to Erik Vuori. Irma and her new "Lotta" companions find themselves in many dangerous situations during the fighting of the Continuation War. Irma is also concerned about Erik's loyalty.

Directed by Aarne Tarkas
Written by Tuulikki Raja, Aarne Tarkas
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Top Cast

Leena Häkinen

Leena Häkinen

Irma Vuori

Elina Salo

Elina Salo

Soilikki

Eila Pehkonen

Eila Pehkonen

Mimmi Riipinen

P

Pia Hattara

Oili

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Vappu Jurkka

Katri

Tommi Rinne

Tommi Rinne

Heikki Nurminen

Sakari Jurkka

Sakari Jurkka

Antero

Heimo Lepistö

Heimo Lepistö

Iisakki

Pentti Irjala

Pentti Irjala

Poukku

Jussi Jurkka

Jussi Jurkka

Erik Vuori

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookworld war ii

About Rintamalotta

Rintamalotta is a drama, war film released in 1956 exploring themes of based on novel or book, world war ii. Directed by Aarne Tarkas, it stars Leena Häkinen, Elina Salo, Eila Pehkonen. Irma has been sent to the front immediately after her marriage to Erik Vuori. Irma and her new "Lotta" companions find themselves in many dangerous situations during the fighting of the Continuation War. Irma is also concerned about Erik's loyalty.

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