The Devil from Seventh Grade

The Devil from Seventh Grade

1960 · 105 min · ★ 6.6 · Adventure, Family

Adam Cisowski, a devilishly smart teenager is looking for treasure hidden by Napoleon's soldier. But he is not the only one searching for it, and his rivals are very dangerous.

Directed by Maria Kaniewska · Written by Maria Kaniewska

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Józef Skwark Adam 'Szatan' Cisowski
Stanisław Milski Karol Gąsowski
Pola Raksa Wanda Gąsowska
Krystyna Karkowska Ewa Gąsowska
Kazimierz Wichniarz Iwo Gąsowski
Ryszard Ronczewski Frenchman
Mieczysław Czechowicz Fake Werycho
Zdzisław Lubelski 'Hunchback'
Czesław Lasota 'Skinny'
Ryszard Barycz Camil de Berier
Jerzy Walden Napoleonic Soldier
Janusz Kłosiński Żegota

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