The Captain's Daughter

The Captain's Daughter

1947 · 98 min · ★ 7.7 · History, Drama

A peasant leader under the enlightened despotism of Empress Catherine the Great, and a love story.

Directed by Mario Camerini · Written by Mario Monicelli

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