Russia / Jun 02, 1986 / Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Paul Madvig is a businessman in an American town in the 1920s, doing everything to maintain his power. He plans to marry Janet, the daughter of senator Ralph Henry who must be re-elected in order to ensure Paul's position. Paul is sure of himself and treats his competitor Shad O'Rory, who is involved in the gambling business, with arrogance. Then the senator's son is murdered. It is rumoured that Paul is behind the murder. Private detective Ned Beaumont, an old friend of Paul's, starts to investigate the case. Based on the novel "The Glass Key" by Dashiell Hammett.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mara Zvaigzne | Janet Henry |
| Rita Rätsepp | Opal Madvig |
| Tõnu Aav | prosecutor Farr |
| Enn Kraam | Bernie Despain |
| Kaie Mihkelson | Lee Wilshire |
| Ain Lutsepp | Jeff |
| Enn Klooren | Whiskey |
| Regīna Razuma | Eloise |
| Jaan Paavle | Hinkle |
| Tõnu Oja | |
| Chinguiz Agamaliyev | Sam - driver |
| Jaan Kilp | |
| Kalev Õunapuu | |
| Kaarel Papagoi | |
| Külli Palmsaar | |
| Maria Klenskaja | |
| Endel Simmermann |
Genres
CrimeDramaMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Bande |
| Original language | Eesti (ET) |
| Spoken languages | Pусский, Eesti |
| Production countries | Soviet Union |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Tallinnfilm |
| Release date | 20 ottobre 1986 |
| Writer | Nikolay Ivanov, Dashiell Hammett |
| Editing | Marju Juhkum |
| Cinematography | Jüri Sillart, Oti Vasemaa, Peeter Lõõbas, Mait Mäekivi |
| Assistant directors | Andres Trei, Virve Lunt, Margit Ojasoon, Arvo Kruusement, Loora Tarm, Maire Kirsberg |
| Lighting | Ado-Rein Täker |
| Camera operators | Jüri Sillart, Oti Vasemaa, Peeter Lõõbas, Mait Mäekivi |
| Additional photography | Jüri Sillart, Oti Vasemaa, Peeter Lõõbas, Mait Mäekivi |
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| Production design | Toomas Hõrak |
| Art direction | Toomas Hõrak |
| Set decoration | Toomas Hõrak |
| Visual effects | Martti Veri |
| Stunts | Stepan Maurits, Andres Sauter, Aldo Tammsaar |
| Music | Andres Valkonen, Raimo Kangro, Raimond Schönberg, Mati Schönberg |
| Sound | Andres Valkonen, Raimo Kangro, Raimond Schönberg, Mati Schönberg |
| Costume design | Kaisa Pärenson, Ellen Kallik, Eva Jõgi |
| Makeup | Ellen Kallik, Eva Jõgi, Kaisa Pärenson |
| Hairstyling | Kaisa Pärenson, Ellen Kallik, Eva Jõgi |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Russia / Oct 20, 1986 / In cinemas nationwide
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