Defenders of Riga
Rīgas sargi
Synopsis
The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a renegade German general and troops remain outside the Latvian capital. Latvian riflemen, most of them inexperienced volunteers, somehow managed to defeat a larger, better-armed force of German and Russian mercenaries.
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Defenders of Riga trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-03
Top Cast
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Jānis Reinis
Mārtiņš
Elita Kļaviņa
Elza
Ģirts Krūmiņš
Pavel Bermondt
Romualds Ancans
Rüdiger von der Goltz
Vilis Daudziņš
Paulis
Andris Keišs
Ernests
Artūrs Skrastiņš
Jēkabs
Kęstutis Jakštas
President Kārlis Ulmanis
Ģirts Ķesteris
Arnolds
Inara Slucka
Justīne
Indra Briķe
Countess
Uldis Dumpis
Pastor
Agris Māsēns
Augusts
Peteris Gaudins
Josef Bischoff
Sigita Jevglevska
Māra
Normunds Laizāns
Otto
Leonarda Kļaviņa-Ķestere
Anna
Ivars Puga
Jansona kungs
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aigars Grauba
- Screenplay & Story
- Lisa Eichhorn, Valentin Jemeljanov, Aigars Grauba, Andrejs Ēķis, Andris Kolbergs
- Original Title
- Rīgas sargi
- Country of Origin
- Estonia, Latvia
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, German, Russian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Platforma Filma, Ruut
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aigars Grauba
Lisa Eichhorn, Valentin Jemeljanov, Aigars Grauba, Andrejs Ēķis, Andris Kolbergs
Vladimir Bashta, Gvido Skulte
Līga Pipare
Lisa Eichhorn, Andrejs Ēķis, Brigita Rozenbrika
Department Leadership Roster
Aigars Grauba
Director
Lisa Eichhorn
Writer
Valentin Jemeljanov
Writer
Lisa Eichhorn
Producer
Andrejs Ēķis
Producer
Vladimir Bashta
Director of Photography
Gvido Skulte
Director of Photography
Līga Pipare
Editor
Neils Matiss
Production Design
Mārtiņš Milbrets
Production Design
Sandra Sila
Costume Design
Dmitriy Tokoyakov
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aigars Grauba
Writer
Andrejs Ēķis
Writer
Brigita Rozenbrika
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Defenders of Riga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Defenders of Riga about?
The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a renegade German general and troops remain outside the Latvian capital. Latvian riflemen, most of them inexperienced volunteers, somehow managed to defeat a larger, better-armed force of German and Russian mercenaries.
Who directed Defenders of Riga?
Defenders of Riga was directed by Aigars Grauba.
Who stars in Defenders of Riga?
The principal cast of Defenders of Riga includes Jānis Reinis, Elita Kļaviņa, Ģirts Krūmiņš, Romualds Ancans, Vilis Daudziņš.
When was Defenders of Riga released and how long is it?
Defenders of Riga was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Defenders of Riga?
Defenders of Riga holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).