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The Last Relic 1970 Directed by Grigori Kromanov Viimne reliikvia

A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game. The movie is still the best achievement of the Estonian cinema. Based on a novel.

Production Country Soviet Union
Language Estonian
Spoken Language Estonian
Production Company Tallinnfilm
Release Date 23 March 1970
86 mins
Cast
Rolan Bykov Brother Johannes
Eve Kivi Ursula
Raivo Trass Hans von Risbieter
Karl Kalkun Rebel Leader
Guli Hamrajeva Gülia - Ivo's Harem Girl
Feliks Kark Ivo's Robber Gang Member
Ants Lauter Old Man
Valdeko Ratassepp Von Risbieter Sen.
Valdo Truve Ivo's Robber Gang Member
Jüri Uppin Delvig
Viivi Dikson Woman Playing the Lute in the Inn (uncredited)
Päärn Hint Ivo's Robber Gang Member (uncredited)
Ain Jürisson Monk (uncredited)
Hans Kaldoja Monk (uncredited)
Katrin Karisma Maid (uncredited)
Tõnis Kolga Horse Rider (uncredited)
Aleksander Kurtna Monk Reading a Final Prayer to Risbieter Sen. (uncredited)
Nikolai Laanetu Rebel (uncredited)
Ivo Linna Monk (uncredited)
Artur Linnamägi Hans von Risbieter's Servant (uncredited)
Rein Noode Pursuing Horseman (uncredited)
Mart Pärn Monk (uncredited)
Sergo Rahomägi Robber "Old friends, for sure" (uncredited)
Ago Saller Priest in the Monastery (uncredited)
Helmut Vaag Innkeeper (uncredited)
Aleksander Vilipere Boy Playing a Drum (uncredited)
Mati Klooren Gabriel (voice) (uncredited)
Mare Garšnek Agnes (voice) (uncredited)
Jüri Järvet Brother Johannes (voice) (uncredited)
Aino Talvi Abtiss (voice) (uncredited)
Aksel Orav Siim (voice) (uncredited)
Olev Eskola Ivo (voice) (uncredited)