The Eighth Door

The Eighth Door

1959 · 85 min · ★ 6.5 · War, Drama

Story of an old university professor, who accidentally becomes involved in the activities of the resistance movement.

Directed by Nikola Tanhofer · Written by Miodrag Đurđević

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