The Dark Side of the Earth
1957 · 90 min · Drama, War, TV Movie
A drama set in 1956, during the unsuccessful Hungarian uprising against the Russians.
Directed by Arthur Penn · Written by Rod Serling
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Van Heflin Col. Sten -
Earl Holliman Capt. Volodney -
Kim Hunter Anna Rojas -
Dean Jagger Anton Rojas -
Jerry Paris Chevak -
Ian Wolfe Gen. Kerch
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