Endel Simmermann

Acting

Endel Simmermann

Born November 19, 1924 · Paide, Järva County, Estonia

Died August 14, 2007 · aged 82

Endel Simmermann (until 1939 Zimmermann, November 19, 1924 Paide – August 14, 2007) was an Estonian actor. Graduated from Paide Elementary School in 1940 and in 1944 in Tallinn Railway School. He studied in the Estonian studio of GITIS from 1950 to 1951. From 1947 to 1948 he worked at the Narva Theater (Paide), 1948-1953 (with a break) in Endla, 1953-1954 at Rakvere Theater, 1954-1958 in Vanemui…

Known For

In One Hundred Years in MayIn One Hundred Years in May · 1987
In One Hundred Years in May
★ 8.01987
MovieHistoryDrama
Viktor Kingissepp has been the underground head of the Communist Party of Estonia for three years. He corresponds with Moscow, writes speeches for the members of the Communist Workers' Party and makes leaflets for the events of trade union. His purpose is to overthrow the Republic of Estonia since he does not believe in Estonian independence nor in any national ideals. Yet the clock keeps ticking, tuberculosis spreads rapidly, the world revolution is being postponed. What to do in order to make one's efforts work?
Rowan GatesRowan Gates · 1981
Rowan Gates
★ 7.01981
MovieDrama
Engineer Lembit with his construction team arrives at a small island to build a sheep farm. They are accommodated in the house of a middle-aged woman Marta and her daughter Kaja. The everyday routine will change when after some time everyone's controlled behaviour starts to change, expressing suppressed problems and yearning for warmth and love.
I'm Not a Tourist, I Live HereI'm Not a Tourist, I Live Here · 1989
I'm Not a Tourist, I Live Here
★ 6.01989
MovieDrama
The film is about one of the greatest social hot spots in Estonia during the Soviet times when apartments were distributed by the state, telling the story of a real estate agent and a homeless man. Mass immigration in 1944-1988 led to demographic conflict. Free apartments were mainly given to immigrants despite the fact that local people badly needed places of residence as well. They are not tourists, they live here, but they haven't got a home.
Lack of WindLack of Wind · 1971
Lack of Wind
★ 7.01971
MovieDrama
Taavi is worried about the lack of wind that won't let him do his daily job as a fisherman. But he is definitely not the guy who would just sit and wait for better days to arrive.
Fire in the NightFire in the Night · 1973
Fire in the Night
★ 9.51973
MovieDramaHistory
Ülo and Olev think the German occupation is humiliating and the soldiers are arrogant. But even among Estonians there are people who cannot be trusted - this can have fatal consequences. Witty schoolboys find out that Mr Velirand, who has moved in the apartment that once belonged to their teacher, is a henchman of Fascists. The boys make up their minds to give people warning about the provocator, even if the rebellion is risky and their opponent superior, as it had been in the St George's Night Uprising in 1343.
Ask the Dead About the Price of DeathAsk the Dead About the Price of Death · 1977
Ask the Dead About the Price of Death
★ 5.81977
MovieDrama
The attempted coup of Estonia on Dec. 1, 1924, conducted by Comintern, staged by the Soviet Communists, failed and resulted in many lost lives on both sides. The Communists were forced underground.
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.
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.

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