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Pöördel (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1957, Pöördel is a drama film directed by Aleksandr Mandrykin, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Raivo Kotkas is the new head of the collective farm "Victory". His predecessor Mihkel Vutt has practiced command economy, production has gone down and the cattle has partly perished. Bookkeeper Olep is quite a crook who has played an essential role in the degradation of the collective farm - quite a few good workers have left work because of his cheating. Young agronomist Salme makes up her mind to leave the farm as well. The new chief wins the workers' trust and recovers their belief in the fruitfulness of their work.

Who’s in it. Pöördel stars Gunnar Kilgas as Raivo Kotkas, Franz Malmsten as Mihkel Vutt, Ants Eskola as Olep and Katrin Välbe as Anu Vutt, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Pöördel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pöördel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pöördel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Pöördel (1957)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pöördel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pöördel worth watching?
Pöördel holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pöördel?
Pöördel stars Gunnar Kilgas, Franz Malmsten, Ants Eskola, Katrin Välbe and Ellen Kaarma.
When was Pöördel released?
Pöördel was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.