The Swamp Wader
1966, Latvian. Directed by Leonīds Leimanis.
Latvia in the late 19th century. Edgars, the coachman of Alaine manor, loves Kristine, the washerwoman's daughter, although he is too hot-headed for Kristine's mother to consider him a good suitor for his daughter. Servant Viskrelis and stable boy Sutka try to tempt Edgars to a life of drinking and a relationship with the barmaid Matilde. Meanwhile, Kristine is courted by a rich landowner, Akmentins.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Latvian
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- Released
- 13 July 1966
- Original title
- Purva bridējs
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Jānis Sīlis, Antons Stankevičs
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What The Swamp Wader is based on
The Swamp Wader is based on Wader in the Bog by Rūdolfs Blaumanis, Pazudušais dēls (drama) (1893) by Rūdolfs Blaumanis, and Ugunī (play) (1905) by Rūdolfs Blaumanis.
Wader in the Bog
By Rūdolfs Blaumanis
1893
Pazudušais dēls (drama)
By Rūdolfs Blaumanis
1905
Ugunī (play)
By Rūdolfs Blaumanis
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The Swamp Wader runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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The Swamp Wader isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 July 1966. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Swamp Wader?
If you liked The Swamp Wader, try The Young One, Salomé, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed The Swamp Wader?
The Swamp Wader (1966) was directed by Leonīds Leimanis and stars Vija Artmane, Uldis Pūcītis, Olga Dreģe.
What is The Swamp Wader based on?
The Swamp Wader is based on Wader in the Bog by Rūdolfs Blaumanis, Pazudušais dēls (drama) (1893) by Rūdolfs Blaumanis, and Ugunī (play) (1905) by Rūdolfs Blaumanis.