My Wealthy Mistress (1969)
Riga, the 1930s. Oļģerts Kurmis, an educated unemployed, does all kinds of odd jobs. Together with his friend, vagrant Frīdis, they sometimes work for Mr. Kalnkāja who dreams of becoming a member of parliament. Kurmis feels responsible for his neighbour Emma, the young woman has just served a prison sentence for petty theft. He helps her to get a maid's position in the Kalnkāja household. While helping Kurmis and Frīdis with Kalnkāja's election posters, Emma is arrested again, this time for a "political offence".
Director: Leonīds Leimanis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 7, 1969
Cast
- Eduards Pavuls - Oļģerts Kurmis
- Līga Liepiņa - Emma Kārkls
- Karlis Sebris - Frīdis
- Luijs Šmits - Kalnkājas kungs
- Zigrīda Stungure - Kalnkājas kundze
- Lilija Žvīgule
- Rūdolfs Kreicums
Screenplay
- Leonīds Leimanis
- Andrejs Upīts (Novel)
Music: Marģeris Zariņš
Cinematography: Mārtiņš Kleins
Editing: Elza Preisa
Production: Rīgas kinostudija
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Leonīds Leimanis
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Wealthy Mistress about?
- Riga, the 1930s. Oļģerts Kurmis, an educated unemployed, does all kinds of odd jobs. Together with his friend, vagrant Frīdis, they sometimes work for Mr. Kalnkāja who dreams of becoming a member of parliament. Kurmis feels responsible for his neighbour Emma, the young woman has just served a prison sentence for petty theft. He helps her to get a maid's position in the Kalnkāja household. While helping Kurmis and Frīdis with Kalnkāja's election posters, Emma is arrested again, this time for a "political offence".
- Who directed My Wealthy Mistress?
- My Wealthy Mistress was directed by Leonīds Leimanis.
- Who stars in My Wealthy Mistress?
- My Wealthy Mistress stars Eduards Pavuls, Līga Liepiņa, Karlis Sebris, Luijs Šmits, Zigrīda Stungure, Lilija Žvīgule.
- How long is My Wealthy Mistress?
- My Wealthy Mistress has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is My Wealthy Mistress?
- My Wealthy Mistress is a Drama film.
- Where was My Wealthy Mistress produced?
- My Wealthy Mistress was produced in Soviet Union.