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Romantic drama

August 1991 (2005): Cast

August 1991 (2005) movie poster

August 1991 is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Ilmar Raag, starring Tõnu Oja, Indrek Taalmaa and Hendrik Toompere. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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August 1991 (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Ilmar Raag
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Estonian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is August 1991 About?

The premise of August 1991 without spoilers.

Set during the August 1991 military coup in Moscow, the film follows the tense days when Soviet tanks roll through Tallinn’s streets, seemingly crushing Estonia’s bid for independence. Inside the lone local broadcaster, ETV, its staff grapple with moral dilemmas and personal decisions as the nation’s future hangs in the balance.

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Cast & crew

August 1991 Cast

Tõnu Oja leads the cast, with Indrek Taalmaa and Hendrik Toompere. Directed by Ilmar Raag; 28 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ilmar Raag

More films directed by Ilmar Raag: Erik Stoneheart, I Won’t Come Back and A Lady in Paris.

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Cars

Cars in August 1991

16 cars on screen, including the 1987 RAF 2203-01 Latvija and the 1987 VAZ 2106 Zhiguli.

All 16 cars
  • 1987 RAF 2203-01 Latvija in August 1991 1987 RAF 2203-01 Latvija Important role
  • 1987 VAZ 2106 Zhiguli in August 1991 1987 VAZ 2106 Zhiguli Important role
  • 1987 GAZ 24-10 Volga in August 1991 1987 GAZ 24-10 Volga Minor role
  • GAZ BTR-80 in August 1991 GAZ BTR-80 Minor role

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FAQ

August 1991 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of August 1991, each answered in a sentence.

How long is August 1991?

August 1991 runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was August 1991 released?

August 1991 was released on February 24, 2005.

Who directed August 1991?

August 1991 was directed by Ilmar Raag.

More films by Ilmar Raag

Who is in the cast of August 1991?

August 1991 stars Tõnu Oja, Indrek Taalmaa and Hendrik Toompere, among 28 credited actors.

Does August 1991 have a post-credit scene?

No. August 1991 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is August 1991 in?

The original language of August 1991 is Estonian.

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