Herardo Kontreras

Acting

Herardo Kontreras

Born April 16, 1940 · Mozhaysk, Moskovsksya oblast, RSFSR, USSR

Died March 1, 2009 · aged 68

Herardo Kontreras (Spanish: Gerardo Contreras, Russian: Херардо Контрерас; April 16, 1940, Mozhaysk – March 1, 2009) was an Estonian actor of Basque origin. His parents fled to the Soviet Union from the Franco regime. His father had been a pilot in the Republican Army during the Spanish Civil War, and his mother a teacher. In 1967, Contreras graduated from the Ivan Karpovich Karpenko-Kary State …

Known For

Lilya 4-everLilya 4-ever · 2002
Lilya 4-ever
★ 7.62002
MovieDramaCrime
In a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya a teenage girl is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life — and a journey that will change everything.
GeorgGeorg · 2007
Georg
★ 5.72007
MovieDramaMusic
Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people. Georg Ots took the stage when a huge country was recovering from the horrors of war, and his voice returned them faith in a bright future. Few people know what his life was really like.
The IdiotThe Idiot · 2003
The Idiot
2003
MovieDrama
A stage adaptation of the 1869 novel ‘The Idiot’ by Fyodor Dostoevsky, performed at the Russian Theatre of Estonia.
The IdiotThe Idiot · 2005
The Idiot
2005
MovieDramaTV Movie
Staged at the Russian Theater (Tallinn), "Idiot" has entered the history of the Estonian theater due to the magnificent performances of Alexander Ivashkevich, Larisa Savankova and Eduard Toman.
City UnpluggedCity Unplugged · 1993
City Unplugged
★ 6.21993
MovieComedyThriller
In August, 1991, Estonia reclaims its independence from the USSR and brings to its national bank nearly $1 billion in gold bullion hidden in Paris for 50 years. Russian mobsters have a bold plan to hijack the gold after shutting down the capital's power at midnight
LurichLurich · 1984
Lurich
★ 7.21984
MovieHistoryDrama
Georg Lurich was a world-famous Estonian professional wrestler in the early 1900-s who became a legend already in his lifetime. He was called not only the world's best technique-wrestler but he was also a sports-philosopher, health and temperance activist, an efficient sports manager, a talent in acting, writing and chess, a "world's citizen" who spoke more than ten languages and an athlete with enormous popularity. At least 14 wrestling clubs in Europe and USA carried his name. This film is an unpretentious attempt to recall that unique man, the first world-famous Estonian.
American MountainsAmerican Mountains · 1994
American Mountains
★ 10.01994
MovieComedyCrime
A former goldminer who has run afoul of the law is made an unusual offer by the mafia. The power of money and popularity among women won't let him step down from the rollercoaster in order to make the right decisions.
Long MemoryLong Memory · 1985
Long Memory
1985
MovieWarDrama
Set in 1941 during World War II the film involves the lives of Volodya, Vanya, Galya and Nyusha and how this conflict has affected these children, portraying their struggles, resilience, and the enduring memories that shape their lives.

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Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the ProletariatDiamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat · 1976
Diamonds for the Dictatorship of the Proletariat
★ 4.21976
MovieCrimeAction
In 1921, the Cheka became aware that gold and jewelry were stolen from the treasury of Gokhran, and that a special organization was involved in transporting the stolen to Estonia. Scout Maksim Isayev is sent to this country. He establishes that the cipher of the Soviet embassy Olenetskaya works for the German resident Nolmar, with whom employees of Gokhran Kozlovskaya and an appraiser Yakov Shelekhes are associated. As a result of the provocation, Isayev was arrested. In the prison cell, he finds himself together with the famous Russian writer Nikandrov, who could not find himself in post-revolutionary Russia and went abroad. Released soon by the efforts of his comrades, Isayev continues the struggle for the fate of Nikandrov — for his return to his homeland.

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