Juris Lejaskalns

Acting

Juris Lejaskalns

Born March 11, 1935 · Riga, Latvia

Died October 29, 2006 · aged 71

No biography available.

Known For

Blow, Wind!Blow, Wind! · 1973
Blow, Wind!
★ 4.01973
MovieDrama
Based on a stage play of the same name by the one of the biggest names in the history of Latvian literature Rainis, "Put, vejini" tells a story of an unconventional love that blossoms between the handsome, wealthy and impetuous merchant Uldis and the timid, humble and clear-hearted orphan Baiba.
GladiatorGladiator · 1971
Gladiator
★ 7.51971
MovieDrama
Joonas and Tiidrik are two men from the island of Saaremaa who recklessly escape from the German prison during the First World War. Yet, there are no peaceful times in their home country neither.
The Woman in WhiteThe Woman in White · 1981
The Woman in White
★ 6.31981
MovieCrimeMystery
Young aspiring artist gets a place as a teacher of painting on the estate of land-owner Fairlie, where his sisters Marian and Laura become his students. Returning home late in the evening, he unexpectedly meets a strange woman, dressed head-to-toe in white on a deserted road.
StrandedStranded · 1988
Stranded
1988
MovieDramaTV Movie
Screenwriter Vasiliev became interested in the fate of Lapinsh, the former captain of the supertrawler "Malachite." Lapinsh was removed from his position and stripped of his captain’s license after an accident that occurred more than six months ago—the supertrawler "Malachite" ran aground. The case was examined by the court. In search of the truth, Vasiliev followed the trail of these dramatic events...
Keys of the CityKeys of the City · 1973
Keys of the City
1973
MovieDrama
Austra arrives to a small Latvian town to work for a state institution and faces disinterest and carelessness from her colleagues. Her other troubles include a difficult relationship with her daughter and a sudden falling in love.
The Swamp WaderThe Swamp Wader · 1966
The Swamp Wader
★ 5.21966
MovieDrama
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.
The Last VisitThe Last Visit · 1984
The Last Visit
★ 7.01984
MovieMysteryTV Movie
During one of her business trips, journalist Saira Burton receives news of her husband Tom's death. Believing it to be murder, she begins her own investigation...
The Times of the SurveyorsThe Times of the Surveyors · 1968
The Times of the Surveyors
★ 6.01968
MovieDramaHistory
Land surveyors arrive in two parishes to measure and redistribute manor land. The rivalry between both feoffees for land and woman begins.

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Ivan Brovkin on the State FarmIvan Brovkin on the State Farm · 1959
Ivan Brovkin on the State Farm
★ 6.41959
MovieAdventureComedy
Ivan Brovkin finishes serving in the army with the rank of sergeant and, together with a group of comrades after demobilization, decides to go to the development of state farm. He arrives at his native collective farm and meets there a cool welcome: the chairman of the collective farm, the bride Lyubasha and mother — consider him a traitor. The planned wedding is canceled, and Brovkin leaves for the state farm. Brovkin comes to the state farm at the time of plowing the land. He joins the team. Winter passes after working days. In letters home he writes that everything is fine with him. News about how Ivan lives is spreading throughout the village. Lyubasha is seriously thinking about running away from home to the state farm...

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