Movie

Life in the Citadel

★ 3.8(4)19471h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Herbert Rappaport
Release date: 1947-11-06
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: Estonian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Lenfilm

About Life in the Citadel

Life in the Citadel is a 1947 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Herbert Rappaport, starring Hugo Laur, Aino Talvi and Gunnar Kilgas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life in the Citadel in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Professor August Miilas has succeeded in hiding in his private house from the war. He thinks this is mainly caused by his complete devotion to science. As August is not interested in anything that is going on outside his citadel, his family members avoid disturbing him. However, the political situation disrupt August's quietude. Right in the middle of his domestic citadel, the professor finds out about dangerous secrets so that he must give up this apolitical attitude and open up for the new reality.

Cast

Hugo Laur

Professor August Miilias, botanist

Aino Talvi

Eva Miilias

Gunnar Kilgas

Karl, their son

Lia Laats

Lydia, their daughter

Betty Kuuskemaa

Anna, housekeeper

Rudolf Nuude

Ants Kuslap

Andres Särev

Doctor Richard Miilias

Aleksander Randviir

Kiinast

Ants Eskola

Boris Dobronravov

Golovin

Johannes Kaljola

German officer

Voldemar Panso

Jaan Sander

Themes & keywords

apolitical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life in the Citadel in Canada?+

Life in the Citadel is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life in the Citadel on Netflix?+

Life in the Citadel is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Life in the Citadel?+

Life in the Citadel has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Life in the Citadel?+

Life in the Citadel stars Hugo Laur, Aino Talvi, Gunnar Kilgas, Lia Laats and Betty Kuuskemaa.

When did Life in the Citadel come out?+

Life in the Citadel is a 1947 movie directed by Herbert Rappaport.

What genre is Life in the Citadel?+

Life in the Citadel is Drama film.

Who directed Life in the Citadel?+

Life in the Citadel was directed by Herbert Rappaport.