When The Brakes Won't Hold (1984)

When The Brakes Won't Hold (1984) poster

The police leadership is concerned about the increase in car thefts. The investigation of the thefts is entrusted to police captain Siliņš. Once, his fiancée and colleague Aija Kalniņa almost catches up with the criminals in her service car after a chase, but at the last moment they manage to escape. However, Aija manages to spot her eighteen-year-old brother Juris among the thieves. Hiding in the forest, the car thieves accidentally witness another crime—an attack on a woman. To justify himself in his sister's eyes, Juris sets out to find the criminal and is killed.

Director: Gunārs Cilinskis
Runtime: 72 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ivars Vigners
Cinematography: Gvido Skulte
Editing: Zigrīda Geistarte
Country: Soviet Union
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Gunārs Cilinskis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When The Brakes Won't Hold about?
The police leadership is concerned about the increase in car thefts. The investigation of the thefts is entrusted to police captain Siliņš. Once, his fiancée and colleague Aija Kalniņa almost catches up with the criminals in her service car after a chase, but at the last moment they manage to escape. However, Aija manages to spot her eighteen-year-old brother Juris among the thieves. Hiding in the forest, the car thieves accidentally witness another crime—an attack on a woman. To justify himself in his sister's eyes, Juris sets out to find the criminal and is killed.
Who directed When The Brakes Won't Hold?
When The Brakes Won't Hold was directed by Gunārs Cilinskis.
Who stars in When The Brakes Won't Hold?
When The Brakes Won't Hold stars Pēteris Liepiņš, Andris Silavs, Vizma Ozoliņa- Kvēpa, Martins Vilsons, Mirdza Martinsone, Andris Berzins.
How long is When The Brakes Won't Hold?
When The Brakes Won't Hold has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
Where was When The Brakes Won't Hold produced?
When The Brakes Won't Hold was produced in Soviet Union.