The Last Days of Dolwyn

The Last Days of Dolwyn

1949 · 95 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

An old woman fights a group of industrialists who are planning to build a dam and flood the valley where she grew up.

Directed by Emlyn Williams · Written by Emlyn Williams

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