Northern Crusades

Northern Crusades

1972 · 145 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, History

Historical epic about the uprising of the Prussians agains the Teutonic crusaders.

Directed by Marijonas Giedrys · Written by Saulius Šaltenis

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