
77 minutes
8/20/1984
Georg Lurich was a world-famous Estonian professional wrestler in the early 1900-s who became a legend already in his lifetime. He was called not only the world's best technique-wrestler but he was also a sports-philosopher, health and temperance activist, an efficient sports manager, a talent in acting, writing and chess, a "world's citizen" who spoke more than ten languages and an athlete with enormous popularity. At least 14 wrestling clubs in Europe and USA carried his name. This film is an unpretentious attempt to recall that unique man, the first world-famous Estonian.

Tõnu Lume
as Lurich

Enn Klooren
as Jakob

Regīna Razuma
as Anna

Leonid Ševtsov
as Chief of Police
Tatjana Kotova
as Sofia Andrejevna

Rein Karemäe
as Berglund

Tõnu Aav
as Grünberg

Jüri Järvet
as Lawyer
Rems Razums
as Peeter

Ain Lutsepp
as Madis

Jüri Krjukov
as Lecturer
Erich Udras
as Magician
Girta Raudsepp
as Acrobat
Leo Närja
as Pristav
Aivo Paljasmaa
as Sooman
Olavi Kullerkann
as Esa Salminen
Heino Sild
as Friedrich Baier
Hindrek Err
as Ali Hassan Mustafa
Väino Tartes
Andres Meius
as Bohumil Vondracek

Aino Talvi
as Berglund's Mother

Kaarel Toom
as Hotel Porter

Lembit Peterson
as Anna's Husband
Vardo Rumessen
as Pianist

Eve Kivi
as Madam Mayor

Endel Pärn
as Lord Baron
N. Danilevitš

Katrin Kohv
as Hotel Maid
Õiela Verrev
as Aino Tamm

Omar Volmer
as Mayor

Ott Arder
as Man in Courthouse
Urmas Reitelmann
as Mr. Andrew
Mall Sillandi
as Lady in the Carriage
Hannes Kulla
as Young Man Who Gave Lurich Good Advice
Elo-Reet Mäkinen
as Prostitute
V. Stepanov

Rene Rekand
H. Ilsjan

Herardo Kontreras
as Wagon Accompanist

Kalju Suur
as Photographer

Ants Ander
as Cafe Visitor (uncredited)

Andres Anvelt
as Boy (uncredited)
Vladimir Jermolajev
as Member of the Duma from Moscow (uncredited)
Kalle Kauksi
as Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
Andres Lutsar
as Circuit Judge (uncredited)
Johannes Möldre
as Wrestling Referee #2 (uncredited)

Arno Saar
as Photographer (uncredited)
Herbert Selglaid
as Photographer (uncredited)

Margus Tabor
as Butcher's Pal (uncredited)

Tarmo Urb
as Mustafa's Masseur (uncredited)
Kristjan-Paul Virve
as Boy (uncredited)
Harald Zarenz
as Wrestling Referee #1 (uncredited)