Czerwone węże

Czerwone węże

1983 · 92 min · ★ 1.0 · Drama

An adaptation of Helena Boguszewska's well-known novel from 1933. The film takes place two years before Colombian ants take control of a plane flying to the States.

Directed by Wojciech Fiwek · Written by Konrad Frejdlich

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