Storm
Vētra
Synopsis
After losing his job, Kārlis is forced into grueling work at a remote peat quarry—only to find himself caught between the Communist underground and the Latvian counterintelligence service, where every choice carries a moral cost.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Riga, Latvian SSR, USSR
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolands Kalniņš
- Screenplay & Story
- Vilis Lācis
- Original Score
- Marģeris Zariņš
- Original Title
- Vētra
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolands Kalniņš
Vilis Lācis
Marģeris Zariņš
Māris Rudzītis
Marija Čardiņina, Ieva Ladiženska
Department Leadership Roster
Rolands Kalniņš
Director
Māris Rudzītis
Director of Photography
Marija Čardiņina
Editor
Ieva Ladiženska
Editor
Jānis Laimonis Matīss
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Storm.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Storm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Storm about?
After losing his job, Kārlis is forced into grueling work at a remote peat quarry—only to find himself caught between the Communist underground and the Latvian counterintelligence service, where every choice carries a moral cost.
Who directed Storm?
Storm was directed by Rolands Kalniņš.
Who stars in Storm?
The principal cast of Storm includes Valdemārs Zandbergs, Vija Artmane, Jānis Grantiņš, Harijs Liepiņš, Pēteris Cepurnieks.
When was Storm released and how long is it?
Storm was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Storm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Storm was composed by Marģeris Zariņš.
Is Storm based on a book or true story?
Storm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vilis Lācis".