The Magnate

The Magnate

★ 5.2IMDb Score
Released:1987-12-21
Duration:171 min
Country:Poland
Director:Filip Bajon
Actors:Jan Nowicki, Olgierd Łukaszewicz, Jan Englert, Bogusław Linda, Grażyna Szapołowska
Production:Studio Filmowe Tor

Overview:

This Polish historical drama film traces the fascinating saga of a wealthy, princely Polish dynasty in years 1900-1935.

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