When the Earth Trembles(1976)
A production conflict breaks out between the head of the hydroelectric power station's construction, Demidov, and the chief engineer, Prokofiev. Prokofiev prohibits construction work due to the danger of a rock collapse, but Demidov cancels the engineer’s ban.
Movie: When the Earth Trembles
Top 9 Billed Cast
Demidov
Prokofyev
Svetlana
Mitrozhkin
Irina
Verkholaz
Verkholaz
Nina
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Overview
A production conflict breaks out between the head of the hydroelectric power station's construction, Demidov, and the chief engineer, Prokofiev. Prokofiev prohibits construction work due to the danger of a rock collapse, but Demidov cancels the engineer’s ban.
Release Date
1976-04-05
Average
10
Rating:
5.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Pусский
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