

Oh No, Lasse Falls!
2023-12-31 · 19 min · ★ 7.3
The Munich Olympic Stadium, 1972. Athletes and officials are preparing for the 10,000 metres final. Lasse Virén is warming up on the track. It is not a big day only for Virén but for the whole nation. But one man cannot win alone. It takes a dedicated group of hardworking, reliable people. In a desolate bunker near the track, six Finnish men are preparing to help Lasse achieve the run of his life. A run that changes history. All for the small, relentless nation from the dark cold North.
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- Risto-Pekka Blom
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- Wacky Tie Films
- Countries
- Finland
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- Released
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Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Matti Onnismaa
Joel Hirvonen
Janne Kinnunen
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