Doctor Stockmann

Overview

Toomas Stockmann, the head doctor of a water clinic built in a small town by the sea, discovers that the facility is threatened by an infection caused by construction errors in the waterworks. The powerful mayor Peter Stockmann, the doctor's brother, has used his position and connections for commercial and political gain and has ignored the doctor's warnings. The upper class of the town initially supports the doctor's decision to reveal the truth, but the mayor changes due to pressure and personal interests. Dr. Stockmann is labeled an enemy of the people. He must choose whether to stick to his ideas, at the risk of his family, or surrender to demagoguery.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 10, 1989

Original language

Estonian

Spoken languages

Estonian

Countries

Soviet Union

Production

Tallinnfilm

Cast

Väino Laes,Martin Veinmann,Heino Mandri,Erika Kaljusaar,Lembit Ulfsak,Mati Klooren,Ain Lutsepp,Ene Järvis,Olaf Paesüld,Oskar Liigandand 15 more

Director

Mikk Mikiver

Writer

Henrik Ibsen,Valentin Kuik

Producer

Anne Alla

Cinematography

Ago Ruus

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0446310