The Swamp Wader
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Synopsis
Latvia in the late 19th century. Edgars, the coachman of Alaine manor, loves Kristine, the washerwoman's daughter, although he is too hot-headed for Kristine's mother to consider him a good suitor for his daughter. Servant Viskrelis and stable boy Sutka try to tempt Edgars to a life of drinking and a relationship with the barmaid Matilde. Meanwhile, Kristine is courted by a rich landowner, Akmentins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonīds Leimanis
- Screenplay & Story
- Fricis Rokpelnis, Antons Stankevičs, Jānis Sīlis, Rūdolfs Blaumanis
- Original Score
- Marģeris Zariņš
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonīds Leimanis
Fricis Rokpelnis, Antons Stankevičs, Jānis Sīlis, Rūdolfs Blaumanis
Marģeris Zariņš
Mārtiņš Kleins
Elza Preisa
Augusts Pētersons
Department Leadership Roster
Leonīds Leimanis
Director
Antons Stankevičs
Writer
Herberts Līkums
Production Design
Elza Preisa
Editor
Jānis Sīlis
Writer
Augusts Pētersons
Producer
Mārtiņš Kleins
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swamp Wader
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Swamp Wader about?
Latvia in the late 19th century. Edgars, the coachman of Alaine manor, loves Kristine, the washerwoman's daughter, although he is too hot-headed for Kristine's mother to consider him a good suitor for his daughter. Servant Viskrelis and stable boy Sutka try to tempt Edgars to a life of drinking and a relationship with the barmaid Matilde. Meanwhile, Kristine is courted by a rich landowner, Akmentins.
Who directed The Swamp Wader?
The Swamp Wader was directed by Leonīds Leimanis.
Who stars in The Swamp Wader?
The principal cast of The Swamp Wader includes Vija Artmane, Uldis Pūcītis, Olga Dreģe, Eduards Pavuls, Elza Radziņa.
When was The Swamp Wader released and how long is it?
The Swamp Wader was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swamp Wader?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swamp Wader was composed by Marģeris Zariņš.
Is The Swamp Wader based on a book or true story?
The Swamp Wader is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rūdolfs Blaumanis".