Jaanus Orgulas

Acting

Jaanus Orgulas

Born July 5, 1927

Died August 13, 2011 · aged 84

Jaanus Orgulas (July 5, 1927 Vaivara – August 13, 2011 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor. In 1953 he graduated from Lunacharsky State Institute for Theatre Arts' (GITIS) Estonian Studio. 1953-1966 and 1972-2006 he worked at Estonian Drama Theatre, and 1966–1972 at State Philharmonic Society (nowadays Eesti Kontsert).

Known For

GrishaGrisha · 1996
Grisha
7.01996
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
An up-close look into the life of the often misunderstood movie director Grigori Kromanov through the lens of old friends and colleagues.
Naughty CurvesNaughty Curves · 1959
Naughty Curves
5.71959
MovieComedy
When Vaike, a student and athlete from Tartu, arrives to Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa speedway, the bikes are already racing with dizzying speeds. The same dizzying adventures will be ahead, when Vaike meets multiple-times champion Raivo, who has been dizzied with sports progress and young ladies, and with champion candidate Heino, who helps Vaike to prepare for competition. Vaike cannot “hold her horses” alone and counts for her sister Maret, who also in past have had helped her out from similar difficult situations. But this time also comes into play Maret’s fresh husband Ants, who is convinced that he no more mix up the twin sisters.
Andrus' HappinessAndrus' Happiness · 1955
Andrus' Happiness
5.71955
MovieDrama
Andrus Laane comes from a fisherman's village. He dreams of becoming a captain to sail the seas but fails the entrance exams to the marine academy. By accident he starts working at a big gas plant. Sharp-witted young man with innovative ideas will be recognized. He will also find his first true love. It seems that Andrus has found his happiness, even if not at sea.
Dangerous CurvesDangerous Curves · 1961
Dangerous Curves
8.01961
MovieRomanceComedy
A romantic comedy about two rival motorcyclists who are in love with two twin sisters. It is a remake of the 1959 film Naughty Curves and was the first film shot in the Soviet-designed Kinopanorama format.
Fools of FameFools of Fame · 1982
Fools of Fame
4.71982
MovieComedy
Eduard Bornhöhe „Kuulsuse narrid" is a fun story about two unsuccessful, yet aspiring fools. Jaan is an incompetent and uneducated inventor, Saalomon is a talent less poet.
PrompterPrompter · 1993
Prompter
4.31993
MovieDrama
The last film directed by Kaljo Kiisk has been dedicated to theatre and the people in theatre. You are entering the hectic world of musicians, zanies and jesters - and don't expect to hear a symphony but a single delicate sound of a flute.
Friends, ComradesFriends, Comrades · 1990
Friends, Comrades
5.31990
MovieDramaWar
The boisterous good humor of Jurmala, the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.
Ta-ram, ta-ramTa-ram, ta-ram · 1995
Ta-ram, ta-ram
9.01995
MovieDramaMystery
Nighttime at the tram depot. A closed tram car, from which a young businessman who fell asleep on the tram finds himself waking up. However, he is not alone...

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Friends, ComradesFriends, Comrades · 1990
Friends, Comrades
5.31990
MovieDramaWar
The boisterous good humor of Jurmala, the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.

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