Movie: The Commissar of Light

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rikard Ljarja
Rikard Ljarja

Dritan Shkaba

Roza Anagnosti
Roza Anagnosti

Rudina

Ndrek Luca
Ndrek Luca

Prifti Dom Pali

Ndrek Prela
Ndrek Prela

Gjyshi i Dritanit

Mihal Stefa
Mihal Stefa

Shërbyesi i Kishës

Reshat Arbana
Reshat Arbana

Nikoll Mustaqeziu

Mario Ashiku
Mario Ashiku

Ndre Gjetani

Liza Vorfi
Liza Vorfi

Dava, gruaja e Prenkës

Viktor Zhusti
Viktor Zhusti

Mark Dedina

Antoneta Papapavli
Antoneta Papapavli

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    After World War II, more than 85% of the Albanian people were illiterate. Partisan soldier Dritan Shkaba is tasked with opening new schools in north Albania to enlighten the population.

  • Release Date

    1966-07-16

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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