Defenders of Riga_
The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a renegade German general and troops remain outside the Latvian capital. Latvian riflemen, most of them inexperienced volunteers, somehow managed to defeat a larger, better-armed force of German and Russian mercenaries.
Starring
Jānis Reinis, Elita Kļaviņa, Ģirts Krūmiņš
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Defenders of Riga was released 19 years ago in 2007.
Overview
The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a rene...
Defenders of Riga is a Action, Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 58m.
CAST (19)
Jānis Reinis
Mārtiņš
Elita Kļaviņa
Elza
Ģirts Krūmiņš
Pavel Bermondt
Romualds Ancans
Rüdiger von der Goltz
Vilis Daudziņš
Paulis
Andris Keišs
Ernests
Artūrs Skrastiņš
Jēkabs
Kęstutis Jakštas
President Kārlis Ulmanis
Ģirts Ķesteris
Arnolds
Inara Slucka
Justīne
Indra Briķe
Countess
Uldis Dumpis
Pastor
Agris Māsēns
Augusts
Peteris Gaudins
Josef Bischoff
Sigita Jevglevska
Māra
Normunds Laizāns
Otto
Leonarda Kļaviņa-Ķestere
Anna
Ivars Puga
Jansona kungs
Pēteris Krilovs
Andrievs Niedra
BOX OFFICE
$3.6M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Country
EE, LV
Rating
5.4/10 (21 votes)
Budget
$3,550,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Defenders of Riga about?
The film dramatizes November 11, 1919- a crucial date in the battle for Latvian independence. A year after the end of the official hostilities of WWI, a renegade German general and troops remain outside the Latvian capital. Latvian riflemen, most of them inexperienced volunteers, somehow managed to defeat a larger, better-armed force of German and Russian mercenaries.
How long is Defenders of Riga?
Defenders of Riga has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in Defenders of Riga?
The cast of Defenders of Riga includes Jānis Reinis, Elita Kļaviņa, Ģirts Krūmiņš, Romualds Ancans, Vilis Daudziņš.
What is the rating of Defenders of Riga?
Defenders of Riga has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Drama
History
War
