Life in a Citadel (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film
Released in 1947, Life in a Citadel is a drama film directed by Herbert Rappaport, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor August Miilas has succeeded in hiding in his private house from the war. He thinks this is mainly caused by his complete devotion to science. As August is not interested in anything that is going on outside his citadel, his family members avoid disturbing him. However, the political situation disrupt August's quietude. Right in the middle of his domestic citadel, the professor finds out about dangerous secrets so that he must give up this apolitical attitude and open up for the new reality.
Who’s in it. Life in a Citadel stars Hugo Laur as Professor August Miilias, botanist, Aino Talvi as Eva Miilias, Gunnar Kilgas as Karl, their son and Lia Laats as Lydia, their daughter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Life in a Citadel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life in a Citadel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Life in a Citadel (1947)?
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- Who stars in Life in a Citadel?
- Life in a Citadel stars Hugo Laur, Aino Talvi, Gunnar Kilgas, Lia Laats and Betty Kuuskemaa.
- When was Life in a Citadel released?
- Life in a Citadel was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.