Defenders of Riga(2007)
Rīgas sargi
Defenders of Riga Synopsis
The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a renegade German general and troops remain outside the Latvian capital. Latvian riflemen, most of them inexperienced volunteers, somehow managed to defeat a larger, better-armed force of German and Russian mercenaries.
Defenders of Riga (2007) is a action, drama, history and war film directed by Aigars Grauba, released on January 1, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Jānis Reinis, Elita Kļaviņa, Ģirts Krūmiņš and Romualds Ancans. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Aigars Grauba
- Writers:
- Lisa Eichhorn, Valentin Jemeljanov, Aigars Grauba
- Producers:
- Lisa Eichhorn, Andrejs Ēķis, Brigita Rozenbrika
- Cinematographer:
- Vladimir Bashta
- Production:
- Platforma Filma, Ruut
- Budget:
- $3,550,000
- Status:
- Released
Defenders of Riga (2007) Trailer
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Defenders of Riga Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jānis Reinis
as Mārtiņš
Elita Kļaviņa
as Elza
Ģirts Krūmiņš
as Pavel Bermondt
Romualds Ancans
as Rüdiger von der Goltz
Vilis Daudziņš
as Paulis
Andris Keišs
as Ernests
Artūrs Skrastiņš
as Jēkabs
Kęstutis Jakštas
as President Kārlis Ulmanis
Ģirts Ķesteris
as Arnolds
Inara Slucka
as Justīne
Indra Briķe
as Countess
Uldis Dumpis
as Pastor
Key crew
Directed by Aigars Grauba, written by Lisa Eichhorn, Valentin Jemeljanov and Aigars Grauba, produced by Lisa Eichhorn, Andrejs Ēķis and Brigita Rozenbrika.
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Defenders of Riga Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 22 ratings.
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Defenders of Riga – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Defenders of Riga online?
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Defenders of Riga (2007) is available to stream on Thrillbox Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Defenders of Riga?
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The main cast of Defenders of Riga (2007) includes Jānis Reinis, Elita Kļaviņa, Ģirts Krūmiņš, Romualds Ancans and Vilis Daudziņš. The film was directed by Aigars Grauba. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Defenders of Riga released?
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Defenders of Riga was released on January 1, 2007 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Defenders of Riga worth watching?
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Defenders of Riga (2007) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Defenders of Riga?
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