Arvo Kruusement

Arvo Kruusement (April 20, 1928 – September 9, 2026) was an Estonian actor, theatre and film director who has made some of Estonia's classic novels into films; Spring (1969), Summer (1976), and Autumn (1990). The movie Spring has been noted as the best Estonian feature film in the Top Ten Poll held by Estonian film critics and journalists in 2002. Arvo Kruusement attended GITIS in Moscow, Russia from where he graduated in 1953. in 1953-1961 he worked as an actor at the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn. In 1962-1964 Arvo Kruusement was the director of the Endla Theatre in Pärnu, Estonia, and film director for Tallinnfilm in 1965–1991.

Arvo Kruusement is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Nazis and Blondes (2008), Yachts at Sea (1955), Võsakurat (1976), The R Document (1985), The Smacking Sea (1981), The Wild Swans (1987), The Gang (1986), What Happened To Andres Lapeteus? (1967). The recorded credits span 1955 to 2008, including 23 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.