The Mannerheim Line (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, The Mannerheim Line is a notable film directed by Valeri Solovtsov, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Produced by the Soviet Union to justify its 1939-40 Winter War campaign in Finland, this outstanding documentary---more than any other such cinematic record---visually depicts the much vaunted Mannerheim Line in all its actual emplacements, as seen but two weeks after their capture, and as filmed by Red Army combat photographers onsite, directed by Vasili Belayev.
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- Where can I watch The Mannerheim Line (1940)?
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- When was The Mannerheim Line released?
- The Mannerheim Line was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.