We Were Eighteen 1965
6.7 / 10
We Were Eighteen
It's 1940 - the first summer of the Soviet occupation on the Estonian island Saaremaa. Teenagers stepping in their lives have important decisions to make. Should they support the Soviet regime or join the resistance?
It's 1940 - the first summer of the Soviet occupation on the Estonian island Saaremaa. Teenagers stepping in their lives have important decisions to make. Should they support the Soviet regime or join the resistance?
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... Elmar Uudam
... Virve Teenus
... Riks Parka
... Eerik
... Harri
... Arno
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Release Date:
Jul 19, 1965
Run Time:
1hr 29`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Estonian
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
We Were Eighteen - We Were Eighteen
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
... First Assistant Director
Cast
... Elmar Uudam
... Virve Teenus
... Riks Parka
... Eerik
... Harri
... Arno
TI
Tiina Ideon... Leida
... Feliks
... Uudam
... Trossi
... Parka
... Teenus
... Linnus
AS
Andres Särev... Director
... Rink
... Vikkel
... Külvand
... Police Agent
... Police Officer
... Teacher
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... Producer
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