Ivan Franko(1956)
Historical and biographical film about the life and work of Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko.
Movie: Ivan Franko
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ivan Franko
Henryk
Ludwiga
Olga
Hlaholinsky, publisher
Mikhail Kotsyubinsky
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Historical and biographical film about the life and work of Ukrainian writer Ivan Franko.
Release Date
1956-01-01
Average
10
Rating:
5.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Український
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