The Swamp Wader (1966)
Latvia in the late 19th century. Edgars, the coachman of Alaine manor, loves Kristine, the washerwoman's daughter, although he is too hot-headed for Kristine's mother to consider him a good suitor for his daughter. Servant Viskrelis and stable boy Sutka try to tempt Edgars to a life of drinking and a relationship with the barmaid Matilde. Meanwhile, Kristine is courted by a rich landowner, Akmentins.
Director: Leonīds Leimanis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: July 13, 1966
Cast
- Vija Artmane - Kristīne
- Uldis Pūcītis - Edgars
- Olga Dreģe - Matilde
- Eduards Pavuls - Sutka
- Elza Radziņa - Horsta madāma
- Lūcija Baumane - Kristīne's mother
- Karlis Sebris - Frišvagars
- Valentīns Skulme - baron
- Juris Lejaskalns - Akmentiņš
- Alfons Kalpaks - Vīskrelis
Screenplay
- Fricis Rokpelnis (Script Editor)
- Jānis Sīlis
- Antons Stankevičs
- Rūdolfs Blaumanis (Novel)
Music: Marģeris Zariņš
Cinematography: Mārtiņš Kleins
Editing: Elza Preisa
Production: Rīgas kinostudija
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Latviešu, Deutsch
Original Language: lv
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Swamp Wader about?
- Latvia in the late 19th century. Edgars, the coachman of Alaine manor, loves Kristine, the washerwoman's daughter, although he is too hot-headed for Kristine's mother to consider him a good suitor for his daughter. Servant Viskrelis and stable boy Sutka try to tempt Edgars to a life of drinking and a relationship with the barmaid Matilde. Meanwhile, Kristine is courted by a rich landowner, Akmentins.
- Who directed The Swamp Wader?
- The Swamp Wader was directed by Leonīds Leimanis.
- Who stars in The Swamp Wader?
- The Swamp Wader stars Vija Artmane, Uldis Pūcītis, Olga Dreģe, Eduards Pavuls, Elza Radziņa, Lūcija Baumane.
- How long is The Swamp Wader?
- The Swamp Wader has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is The Swamp Wader?
- The Swamp Wader is a Drama film.
- Where was The Swamp Wader produced?
- The Swamp Wader was produced in Soviet Union.