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Polygon

1977 · 10 min · ★ 6.8 · Animation, Science Fiction

A Russian scientist creates a mind-reading weapon for his generals on a remote island. After the demonstration, the generals are pleased. Little do they realize, both the weapon, and the creator of the weapon have a mind of their own

Directed by Anatoliy Petrov · Written by Sever Gansovsky

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