The Secret of Nikola Tesla

The Secret of Nikola Tesla

The Genius Who Lit The World

1980 · 115 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

Life and times of Nikola Tesla, famous scientist whose inventions were stolen, but whose greatest contribution to mankind remain a mystery to this day.

Directed by Krsto Papić · Written by Ivo Brešan

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