Acting
Hugo Laur
Born March 20, 1893 · Käru, Wierland County, Governorate of Estonia, Russian Empire [now Lääne-Viru County, Estonia]
Died December 20, 1977 · aged 84
Hugo Laur (March 20, 1893 Käru, Simuna Parish, Wierland County – December 20, 1977 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor. 1918-1949 he worked at Estonia Theatre, and 1949–1965 at Estonian Drama Theatre. 1951-1954 he was a member of Supreme Soviet of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic.
Known For
The Last Relic · 1970The 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.
The Bicycle Tamers · 1964The Bicycle Tamers
★ 10.01964
MovieComedy
A comedy about a young inventor girl, a brave veterinarian, his athletic friend and funny cycling races, where not strongest wins, but true friendship and love.
Windy Beach · 1971Windy Beach
★ 9.01971
Movie
The coastal people of Kaugatoma set out to build their own ship to earn a living independent of the baron's will. The baron does everything to prevent the venture, but still "Kaugatoma" raises its white sails. Unfortunately, the power of money turns out to be decisive both in the organization of joint activities and in the relations of the strong-natured captain Tõnis Tihu with the community and his loved ones. He abandons Liisu, with whom he has a son, and marries a wealthy widow. As a captain, he has the power to look after the welfare of the sailors, but he thinks more about his own safety. However, the winds of 1905 are already blowing over the sea.
Life in the Citadel · 1947Life in the Citadel
★ 3.81947
MovieDrama
Professor August Miilas has succeeded in hiding in his private house from the war. He thinks this is mainly caused by his complete devotion to science. As August is not interested in anything that is going on outside his citadel, his family members avoid disturbing him. However, the political situation disrupt August's quietude. Right in the middle of his domestic citadel, the professor finds out about dangerous secrets so that he must give up this apolitical attitude and open up for the new reality.
The Girl and the Echo · 1964The Girl and the Echo
★ 6.01964
MovieDramaFamily
Vika is staying for the last day at her fisherman grandfather's. Today, her father should come but she doesn't want to leave. In the morning, her grandfather goes to sea to check the nets and Vika wanders along the beach and talks with her rocks-friends. The pensive girl creates a special world of relationships with people and nature.
Traces · 1964Traces
★ 8.01964
MovieDrama
Heino Raagen and his war comrades begin a new battle while arriving at their home village - establishing a collective farm. The sufferings and fears of the war have exhausted people; nevertheless, they still stick together and protect their close ones. Heino's girlfriend Valve hides the plans of her brother Robert hiding in the forest from him; as a result, their relationship will fall apart. Life goes on, but disappointment and anger will take their toll even when years have gone by.
Ice Run · 1963Ice Run
★ 6.01963
MovieDramaHistory
Two proud fisherman families live on a very small island in Estonia. The two fishermen have always bore a grudge against each other. Their stubbornness and disobedience to German occupiers leads to dramatic events where staying alive is worse than death. Since it is impossible to escape public contempt, they have to decide how to redeem themselves.
Madness · 1969Madness
★ 6.11969
MovieComedyDrama
Before the end of the Second World War, a special commando marches into a mental hospital located in a beautiful manor house to eliminate the patients. But the Gestapo has received an anonymous letter saying that an enemy agent is hiding among the madmen. Officer Windisch is tasked with finding a simulant among several hundred mental patients in a matter of days.
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