The Game
Spēle
Synopsis
In a Latvian town where a factory employs mostly young women, every single man is suddenly in high demand. Freshly demobilised from the army, Kaspars arrives hoping to meet Marika, the girl he believes he has been corresponding with during his service. But Marika knows nothing of the letters—and Kaspars himself has been hiding behind a false identity. As the truth begins to unravel, a tangled romantic game takes an unexpected turn.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvīds Krievs
- Screenplay & Story
- Zigmunds Skujiņš
- Original Score
- Mārtiņš Brauns
- Original Title
- Spēle
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvīds Krievs
Zigmunds Skujiņš
Mārtiņš Brauns
Dāvis Sīmanis
Liene Bāliņa
Department Leadership Roster
Arvīds Krievs
Director
Dāvis Sīmanis
Director of Photography
Liene Bāliņa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Game
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What is The Game about?
In a Latvian town where a factory employs mostly young women, every single man is suddenly in high demand. Freshly demobilised from the army, Kaspars arrives hoping to meet Marika, the girl he believes he has been corresponding with during his service. But Marika knows nothing of the letters—and Kaspars himself has been hiding behind a false identity. As the truth begins to unravel, a tangled romantic game takes an unexpected turn.
Who directed The Game?
The Game was directed by Arvīds Krievs.
Who stars in The Game?
The principal cast of The Game includes Rūdolfs Plēpis, Tālis Valdis, Indra Burkovska, Ieva Kristiņa, Ārija Stūrniece.
When was The Game released and how long is it?
The Game was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Game was composed by Mārtiņš Brauns.
Is The Game based on a book or true story?
The Game is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zigmunds Skujiņš".