Wait for the «John Grafton»
Originally released in 1979. Wait for the «John Grafton» is a history/tv movie film. directed by Andris Rozenbergs. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Janis Paukstello, Juris Plavins, and Juris Strenga
Synopsis
At the beginning of the summer of 1905, representatives of the Socialist-Revolutionary Party Krasilnikov and Elkonen turned to Captain Zhanis Trautman, a Latvian political emigrant living on the outskirts of London, with a proposal to lead a steamer with a cargo of weapons to the shores of Russia. Having recruited a team of old and tried comrades, Trautman changes the crew of an English cargo ship bought by the front men. In the course of the squabble that arose on this occasion, a sailor of the old crew, David Blake, was stabbed. The wounded Blake and the veterinarian Gruber, who accompanied the cargo of anthrax drugs, are forced to leave on board. On the high seas, weapons and explosives were loaded on board. The steamer headed for the Oresund Strait, where a messenger was to meet him.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Rīgas kinostudija
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wait for the «John Grafton» about?
At the beginning of the summer of 1905, representatives of the Socialist-Revolutionary Party Krasilnikov and Elkonen turned to Captain Zhanis Trautman, a Latvian political emigrant living on the ou...
Who directed Wait for the «John Grafton»?
Wait for the «John Grafton» was directed by Andris Rozenbergs.
How long is Wait for the «John Grafton»?
Wait for the «John Grafton» has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was Wait for the «John Grafton» released?
Wait for the «John Grafton» was released on September 12, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wait for the «John Grafton»?
The main cast of Wait for the «John Grafton» includes Janis Paukstello, Juris Plavins, Juris Strenga, Jonas Pakulis, Juozas Budraitis.