Strange Holiday

Strange Holiday

1945 · 61 min · ★ 6.8 · Fantasy, Science Fiction, War

An American businessman returns from a hunting trip to find fascists have overrun the country in this propaganda film.

Directed by Arch Oboler · Written by Arch Oboler

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