Helmut Vaag

Acting

Helmut Vaag

Born May 29, 1911

Died July 8, 1978 · aged 67

Helmut Vaag (born Arthur-Helmuth Vaag; May 29, 1911 Juuru Parish – July 8, 1978 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor and director. 1927-1931 he studied at Tallinn Töölisteater's studying studio. 1933–1940 he was an actor at Tallinn Töölisteater, 1940–1951 and 1961–1975 at Estonian Drama Theatre, 1952–1953 at Estonian Puppet Theatre. 1952–1961 he was an estrade actor at Estonian SSR State Philharmonic (…

Known For

The Milkman of MäekülaThe Milkman of Mäeküla · 1965
The Milkman of Mäeküla
5.71965
MovieDrama
A baron gives a poor peasant a well-paid job of a milkman but for reward he has to accept his beloved girl going to the mansion from time to time. Does the wealth outweigh the honor and conscience?
Windy BeachWindy Beach · 1971
Windy 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.
The Midday FerryThe Midday Ferry · 1967
The Midday Ferry
5.11967
MovieComedyDrama
The events take place in Estonia in a summer in the 1960s. The Boy and the Girl want to go from mainland Estonia to the island of Saaremaa, but they do not have any money to buy the ticket to the ferry. They manage to hide themselves into a lorry that carries hay. Because they are smoking while they are on the lorry, a fire breaks out. The problem is, that the ferry is in the middle of the sea.
Young PensionerYoung Pensioner · 1972
Young Pensioner
6.11972
MovieComedy
One lovely day a young man, a former ballet dancer suddenly finds himself on a pension and begins searching for a new place in life. Fate brings him together with a rather mischievous young day for whom her mother has been trying to find a tutor. Many exciting events begin to take place.
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.
The Ambassador of the Soviet UnionThe Ambassador of the Soviet Union · 1970
The Ambassador of the Soviet Union
7.01970
MovieDramaHistory
Imaginary story of the first Soviet woman diplomat loosely based on real story of Alexandra Kollontai. In the difficult years of the Great Patriotic War, Elena Koltsova, Soviet ambassador to a neutral Scandinavian country, works hard to expose the provocations of Hitler's Germany.
LandingLanding · 1973
Landing
9.01973
MovieDrama
Reet loves her long-distance coxswain husband Rein, but the long separations have tortured her. It seems to her that the man cares more about his work than about her. Rein really loves his work, but his wife just as passionately. He does not understand how loneliness can overwhelm Reet, when women have always been waiting for men from far away. Their family friend Mart loves Reet and cannot see her suffer. It is in Marti's power to offer Reet a safe life, and the woman plagued by internal struggles makes a choice, but happiness seems to slip even further away.
The LarkThe Lark · 1964
The Lark
5.41964
MovieActionDrama
Russian prisoners of war commandeer a tank and lead the Nazis on a cross-country chase in this World War II adventure drama. The Russians use their own tanks so the Nazis can use them as target practice to test a new anti-tank weapon. Knowing that death is near, the brave Russians run amok and tear down German monuments before heading out to a field where female slave laborers are working.

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