Russia / Feb 13, 1957 / Tallin, Estonian SSR, USSR
In the Backyard (1957)
Directed by Viktor Nevezhin
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1h 19min
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Aleksander Mägi | Sass |
| Evi Rauer | Maria |
| Meta Luts | Paula |
| Olev Eskola | Kärt |
| Eve Kivi | Roosi |
| Ervin Abel | Pastelli |
| Erich Jaansoo | Herbert |
| Olev Tinn | Murkin |
| Aino Talvi | Säinas |
| Lisl Lindau | Fenja |
| Aado Hõimre | Menusk |
| Ilmar Tammur | Brothers Brjaznikov's |
| Johannes Rebane | Brothers Brjaznikov's |
| Anna Tamm | Rääts |
| Arno Suurorg | Tibilkin |
| Ants Jõgi | Kohv (uncredited) |
| Laine Mesikäpp | Berta (uncredited) |
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| Tiiu Olup | Milla (uncredited) |
| Õie Orav | Timka (uncredited) |
| Inna Taarna | Brothel Girl (uncredited) |
| E. Treiman | Cashier (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Tagahoovis |
| Original language | Eesti (ET) |
| Spoken languages | Eesti, Pусский |
| Production countries | Soviet Union |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Tallinnfilm |
| Release date | 24 aprile 1957 |
| Production | Eduard Mannus |
| Writer | Andres Särev, Viktor Nevezhin, Oskar Luts |
| Cinematography | Semjon Školnikov |
| Assistant directors | Andres Särev, Viktor Nevezhin |
| Camera operators | Semjon Školnikov |
| Additional photography | Semjon Školnikov |
| Production design | Maimu Vannas |
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| Art direction | Maimu Vannas |
| Set decoration | Maimu Vannas |
| Music | Boris Kõrver, Herman Vahtel, Lea Tormis |
| Sound | Herman Vahtel, Boris Kõrver, Lea Tormis |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Russia / Apr 24, 1957 / In cinemas nationwide
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