Olev Eskola

Acting

Olev Eskola

Born November 18, 1914 · Reval, Harrien County, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire [now Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia]

Died April 4, 1990 · aged 75

Olev Eskola (until 1934 Olaf Esperk; November 18, 1914 Tallinn – April 4, 1990 Kassari, Hiiu County) was an Estonian actor. Eskola was born in Tallinn. His older brother was actor Ants Eskola. From 1931 until 1935, and again from 1944 until 1949, he worked at the Estonia Theatre; from 1935 until 1944 and again from 1950 until 1966 at Estonian Drama Theatre; and from 1966 until 1969 in the Estonia…

Known For

Liberation - Part 1 : The Fire BulgeLiberation - Part 1 : The Fire Bulge · 1970
Liberation - Part 1 : The Fire Bulge
★ 7.41970
MovieDramaWar
The "Fiery Arc" tells of a grandiose battle on the Kursk Bulge in the summer of 1943. Here was the largest tank battle in the history of World War II. Along with the personal fate of the heroes, the film shows battle scenes, the activities of headquarters and intelligence, those who worked at the front and in the rear.
Underwater ReefsUnderwater Reefs · 1959
Underwater Reefs
★ 7.51959
MovieDrama
Tõnis Hoopkaup is the head of a fishing collective in Tagaranna, a village on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. On the day of his wedding to fishing engineer Riina, he receives two important presents – a new trawling net, which he hopes will help him sail past rival collectives, and a cigarette case with an anchor on it. The case reminds him of his soaring pre-war dreams, when he was in love with the daughter of the most powerful man in Tagaranna. But her hard-hearted father put paid to their wedding plans. Now the bookkeeper Lauer has moved into the old house with his sister Lidia, and Tõnis wants to get close to her, as close as he once was with his great love … The personal and professional misconduct of a functionary who risks foundering morals is at the centre of love triangle drama featuring a wealth of local colour and complex characters.
The Smacking SeaThe Smacking Sea · 1981
The Smacking Sea
★ 7.51981
MovieDrama
The Smacking Sea is a film about the work of traditional seal hunters on the smacking Baltic Sea and their life in the coastal village.
The Last RelicThe Last Relic · 1970
The Last Relic
★ 6.41970
MovieAdventureHistory
A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game.
Perekond MännardPerekond Männard · 1961
Perekond Männard
★ 8.01961
MovieDrama
The story takes place right before the Uprising of December 1st, 1924. The Männard family remains faithful to the proletariat and the Neider family dreams about having a private house and opening a small business of their own.
Liberation - Part 2 : BreakthroughLiberation - Part 2 : Breakthrough · 1970
Liberation - Part 2 : Breakthrough
★ 7.01970
MovieWarDrama
Fascist Italy's prime-minister Mussolini is arrested following the Allies landing in Sicily. Meanwhile, Soviet troops plan their offense towards Kyiv. Lt. Col. Lukin's regiment crosses the Dnieper river as the division's vanguard. Unbeknownst to them, they're merely a ploy to mislead the Germans so the rest of the army can catch them off guard.
The Hijacking of 'Savoy'The Hijacking of 'Savoy' · 1979
The Hijacking of 'Savoy'
★ 4.61979
MovieAdventureFamily
Polish schoolboy Janek, and Russian girl Tanya are traveling by a plane which ended up in the hands of a gang of drug dealers headed by ex Nazi criminal Henrich Scharf.
The GangThe Gang · 1986
The Gang
★ 7.01986
MovieCrimeDrama
Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.

Filmography

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Underwater ReefsUnderwater Reefs · 1959
Underwater Reefs
★ 7.51959
MovieDrama
Tõnis Hoopkaup is the head of a fishing collective in Tagaranna, a village on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. On the day of his wedding to fishing engineer Riina, he receives two important presents – a new trawling net, which he hopes will help him sail past rival collectives, and a cigarette case with an anchor on it. The case reminds him of his soaring pre-war dreams, when he was in love with the daughter of the most powerful man in Tagaranna. But her hard-hearted father put paid to their wedding plans. Now the bookkeeper Lauer has moved into the old house with his sister Lidia, and Tõnis wants to get close to her, as close as he once was with his great love … The personal and professional misconduct of a functionary who risks foundering morals is at the centre of love triangle drama featuring a wealth of local colour and complex characters.