Fortress(2008)
A drama about a film crew making a movie in an isolated mountain town famous for its ancient fortress, and what happens when the town is threatened by a modern-day foreign invasion.
Movie: Fortress
Top 10 Billed Cast
Soltan
Abil Teacher
Galina
Rafig Teacher
Seyid
Asli
Nikolai
Nazpari
Director
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Overview
A drama about a film crew making a movie in an isolated mountain town famous for its ancient fortress, and what happens when the town is threatened by a modern-day foreign invasion.
Release Date
2008-06-01
Average
2.3
Rating:
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Languages:
Azərbaycan
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