In the Backyard
Tagahoovis
Synopsis
The story of the distressed residents living in poor slums during the economic crisis of the first Estonian Republic in early 1930s. It is the life in the backyard both literally and symbolically. Based on the story "In the Backyard" by Oskar Luts and the drama play directed by Andres Särev.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallin, Estonian SSR, USSR
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viktor Nevezhin
- Screenplay & Story
- Andres Särev, Viktor Nevezhin
- Original Score
- Boris Kõrver
- Original Title
- Tagahoovis
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Tallinnfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viktor Nevezhin
Andres Särev, Viktor Nevezhin, Oskar Luts
Boris Kõrver
Semjon Školnikov
Eduard Mannus
Department Leadership Roster
Viktor Nevezhin
Director
Semjon Školnikov
Director of Photography
Andres Särev
Screenplay
Viktor Nevezhin
Screenplay
Boris Kõrver
Original Music Composer
Maimu Vannas
Production Design
Eduard Mannus
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Backyard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Backyard about?
The story of the distressed residents living in poor slums during the economic crisis of the first Estonian Republic in early 1930s. It is the life in the backyard both literally and symbolically. Based on the story "In the Backyard" by Oskar Luts and the drama play directed by Andres Särev.
Who directed In the Backyard?
In the Backyard was directed by Viktor Nevezhin.
Who stars in In the Backyard?
The principal cast of In the Backyard includes Ita Ever, Katrin Välbe, Alfred Rebane, Eino Baskin, Kaarel Karm.
When was In the Backyard released and how long is it?
In the Backyard was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Backyard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Backyard was composed by Boris Kõrver.