Rita
Originally released in 1958. Rita is a drama/war film. directed by Ada Neretniece. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Inese Gulbe, Eduards Pavuls, and Valdemārs Zandbergs
Synopsis
The last summer of World War II in a Latvian fishing village. Ten-year-old Rita risks her life to care for and provide everything necessary for four prisoners of war rescued by fishermen—a Frenchman, a Russian, and two Latvians—who are hidden in the attic of a school converted into a warehouse by the German army.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1958
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
Language
LV
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LV
Production Companies
- Rīgas kinostudija
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rita about?
The last summer of World War II in a Latvian fishing village. Ten-year-old Rita risks her life to care for and provide everything necessary for four prisoners of war rescued by fishermen—a French...
Who directed Rita?
Rita was directed by Ada Neretniece.
How long is Rita?
Rita has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Rita released?
Rita was released on January 6, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rita?
The main cast of Rita includes Inese Gulbe, Eduards Pavuls, Valdemārs Zandbergs, Roberts Ligers, Arnolds Liniņš.