Pirogov(1947)
A biopic based on the life of Russian scientist and doctor Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881), famous for being the founder of field surgery.
Movie: Pirogov
Top 10 Billed Cast
Pirogov
Ipatov
Skulachenko
Lukich
Lyadov
Tarasov
Admiral Nakhimov
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