Movie: Gustav J.

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    Portrait of 80 year old Gustav J., born in Lithuania, who became a blacksmith and whose paths of life led him to East Prussia, Russia and finally to Germany.

  • Release Date

    1973-05-03

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
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