The Mayor of Zalamea (1956 film)

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Der Richter von Zalamea
Directed by Martin Hellberg
Written by Pedro Calderón de la Barca (play), Martin Hellberg
CinematographyGötz Neumann
Edited byLieselotte Johl
Music by Wilhelm Neef
Release date
  • 20 April 1956 (1956-04-20)
Running time
106
Country East Germany
Language German

Der Richter von Zalamea is an East German film. It was released in 1956.

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