The Coin
1962 · 82 min · ★ 6.3 · History, Documentary
The collection of TV series based on Albert Maltsa’s stories. Action happens at the time of the Great depression.
Directed by Aleksandr Alov · Written by Vladimir Naumov
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Rostislav Plyatt Том Бреккет, диспетчер гаража -
Gleb Strizhenov Джесси Фултон -
Erast Garin претендент на монету -
Ivan Ryzhov молочник
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