Ambush
1999, Finnish. Directed by Olli Saarela.
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It is the summer of 1941 and the Finnish army has been mobilized along the border with Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola is waiting for orders to go on the offensive. The platoon receives orders for a recon mission through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to search for possible Russian defensive positions.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Olli SaarelaDirector
- Peter FranzénEero Perkola
- Irina BjörklundKaarina Vainikainen
- Kari HeiskanenLance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
- Kari VäänänenCorporal Tauno Snicker
- Tommi EronenPrivate Simo Karppinen
- Taisto ReimaluotoCorporal Unto Saarinen
- Pekka HeikkinenCorporal Evert Rönkkö
- Pekka HuotariPrivate Martti Raassina
- Tero JarttiPrivate Moilanen
- Rauno JuvonenPrivate Hämäläinen
- Arttu KapulainenPrivate Ville Snicker
- Aku LaitinenPrivate Knihti
Details
- Released
- 22 January 1999
- Original title
- Rukajärven tie
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Antti Tuuri
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Ambush: quick answers
Is Ambush worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ambush?
Ambush runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Ambush have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ambush. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Ambush suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Ambush yet.
What movies are like Ambush?
If you liked Ambush, try The Unknown Soldier, The Scarlet and the Black, Mother of Mine.
Who directed Ambush?
Ambush (1999) was directed by Olli Saarela and stars Peter Franzén, Irina Björklund, Kari Heiskanen.