Ultimatum

Ultimatum

1938 · 83 min · ★ 8.0 · War, Drama

About the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the beginning of the First World War. Focuses on the relationship between a Serbian officer and his Austrian-born wife and their involvement in espionage between the countries.

Directed by Robert Wiene · Written by Pierre Allary

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