The Last Relic

The Last Relic

86 mins | Adventure, Romance, History | Jan. 1, 1969

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.

The Last Relic

86 mins | Adventure, Romance, History | Jan. 1, 1969

The Last Relic
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.
IMDb rating 7.8
Producers Tallinnfilm
Original title Viimne reliikvia
Directors Grigori Kromanov
Writers Eduard Bornhöhe, Lennart Meri, Arvo Valton

Cast

Rolan Bykov

as Brother Johannes

Elza Radzina

as Abtiss

Eve Kivi

as Ursula

Uldis Vazdiks

as Siim

Raivo Trass

as Hans von Risbieter

Peeter Jakobi

as Ivo

Valdeko Ratassepp

as Von Risbieter Sen.

Karl Kalkun

as Rebel Leader

Ants Lauter

as Old Man

Jüri Uppin

as Delvig

Ago Saller

as Priest

Katrin Karisma

as Maid

Helmut Vaag

as Innkeeper

Viivi Dikson

as Tavern Prostitute

Valdo Truve

as Ivo's Robber Gang Member

Feliks Kark

as Ivo's Robber Gang Member

Päärn Hint

as Ivo's Robber Gang Member

Hugo Laur

as Monk #1

Kalju Komissarov

as Monk #2

Hans Kaldoja

as Monk #3

Mart Pärn

as Monk #4

Ain Jürisson

as Monk #5

Ivo Linna

as Monk #6

Guli Hamrajeva

as Ivo's Harem Girl

Priit Pärn

as Rebel

Nikolai Laanetu

as Rebel

Artur Linnamägi

as Hans von Risbieter's Servant

Tõnis Kolga

as Horse Rider

Rein Noode

as Pursuing Horseman

Mati Klooren

as Gabriel (voice)

Mare Garšnek

as Agnes (voice)

Jüri Järvet

as Brother Johannes (voice)

Aino Talvi

as Abtiss (voice)

Aksel Orav

as Siim (voice)

Olev Eskola

as Ivo (voice)