Early Rust
Agrā rūsa
Synopsis
Poor countryside girl Elza has been unsuccessfully looking for a job in Riga before she gets help from an acquantance. After that, fortune seems to turn and rich aged factory owner Ķikulis wants to marry Elza. Reluctant at first, she finally agrees but the marriage doesn't go smoothly.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunārs Cilinskis
- Screenplay & Story
- Lija Brīdaka
- Original Title
- Agrā rūsa
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunārs Cilinskis
Lija Brīdaka, Elīna Zālīte
Gvido Skulte
Zigrīda Geistarte
Department Leadership Roster
Gunārs Cilinskis
Director
Lija Brīdaka
Screenplay
Gvido Skulte
Director of Photography
Ieva Kundzina
Costume Design
Zigrīda Geistarte
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Frequently Asked Questions About Early Rust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Early Rust about?
Poor countryside girl Elza has been unsuccessfully looking for a job in Riga before she gets help from an acquantance. After that, fortune seems to turn and rich aged factory owner Ķikulis wants to marry Elza. Reluctant at first, she finally agrees but the marriage doesn't go smoothly.
Who directed Early Rust?
Early Rust was directed by Gunārs Cilinskis.
Who stars in Early Rust?
The principal cast of Early Rust includes Rimante Krilavičute, Oļģerts Dunkers, Gunārs Cilinskis, Ivars Kalnins, Aigars Vilims.
When was Early Rust released and how long is it?
Early Rust was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is Early Rust based on a book or true story?
Early Rust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elīna Zālīte".