Letters from the Island of the Insane (1967)
Martin Puri is an elderly fisherman who is told to retire because of his old age. When a group of people has to be saved from a boat in an autumn storm, Martin understands that one cannot act against the sea but together with it.
Director: Jüri Müür
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: July 10, 1967
Cast
- Kaarel Karm - Martin Puri
- Ilmar Tammur - August Puri
- Paul Ruubel - Garibald Sturm
- Valdeko Ratassepp - Joosep Saar
- Tõnu Aav - Ervin Räim
- Peeter Kard - Ruudi Aer
- Aarne Üksküla - Writer
- Aino Seep - Martin's Wife
- Eili Sild - Ruudi's Wife
- Helend Peep - Secretary of the Communist Party
Screenplay
- Juhan Smuul (Novel)
- Juhan Smuul (Screenplay)
- Jüri Müür (Screenplay)
- Lennart Meri (Script Editor)
Music: Eino Tamberg
Cinematography: Jüri Garšnek, Mati Kask
Editing: Ludmilla Rozenthal
Production: Tallinnfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Jüri Müür
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Letters from the Island of the Insane about?
- Martin Puri is an elderly fisherman who is told to retire because of his old age. When a group of people has to be saved from a boat in an autumn storm, Martin understands that one cannot act against the sea but together with it.
- Who directed Letters from the Island of the Insane?
- Letters from the Island of the Insane was directed by Jüri Müür.
- Who stars in Letters from the Island of the Insane?
- Letters from the Island of the Insane stars Kaarel Karm, Ilmar Tammur, Paul Ruubel, Valdeko Ratassepp, Tõnu Aav, Peeter Kard.
- How long is Letters from the Island of the Insane?
- Letters from the Island of the Insane has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Letters from the Island of the Insane?
- Letters from the Island of the Insane is a Drama film.
- Where was Letters from the Island of the Insane produced?
- Letters from the Island of the Insane was produced in Soviet Union.