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.
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.
Rain BluesRain Blues · 1982
Rain Blues
6.01982
MovieRomance
A lonely thirty year-old woman lives in a small apartment on the edge of town. She meets a man, life looks brighter, but she suspects he’s hiding something from her.
The Republic of Varnu StreetThe Republic of Varnu Street · 1970
The Republic of Varnu Street
4.81970
MovieFamilyAdventure
Children of Varnu Street whose fathers work in nearby factories face the "Tuliana Empire" - a group of boys, children of merchants from the nearby Lauku Street.
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...
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.
It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown DitchIt's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch · 1986
It's Easy to Fall Into an Overgrown Ditch
1.01986
MovieDrama
Latvia, 1980s. While striving for achievements in the Soviet kolhoz competition, people have forgotten to take care of their surroundings and their loved ones. The Latvian countryside is overwhelmed by alcoholism, and the chairman of the kolhoz is keeping the newly built culture hub locked up so that public would not "spoil it". Vitolds, the new secretary of the Young Communist League is ready to combat all the negative issues. However, it's important to do everything with moderation, as otherwise one may fall from one side of a ditch to another.
Werewolf TomWerewolf Tom · 1984
Werewolf Tom
7.51984
MovieFantasyHorror
The times of serfdom in Latvia. Brothers Tom, Michelis and Andris, driven to despair by the cruelty of the Dormuizh landowner, decide to start a liberation struggle. Tom and Michelis go into the forest and tame a wolf pack there. Taking advantage of the folk legend that a person can turn into a werewolf and live in his guise, the brothers intend to fight the German barons with the help of a wolf pack controlled by them and a messenger Andris, who has remained in the village for the time being...

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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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