Joel Rinne had played the role of Mannerheim aka Commander-in-Chief over hundred times in theater (Kansallisteatteri) an was obvious choice to replay the role in movie version. In theater version Pentti Siimes had played the role of General Airo aka Quartermaster general, but director Matti Kassila wanted "tougher" guy and chose Jussi Jurkka.
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