The Conquest of the Citadel | |
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Directed by | Bernhard Wicki |
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Starring | András Fricsay Kali Son |
Cinematography | Igor Luther |
Edited by | Jane Seitz |
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Running time | 151 minutes |
Country | West Germany |
Language | German |
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