Popolvar, Biggest in the World

Popolvar, Biggest in the World

1982 · 90 min · ★ 7.9 · Family, Fantasy

A fairy-tale about knight honour, punished evil and tender love. Three royal brothers are put to the test in the fight with the king of the underworld in order to save captured princess, Láskykvet.

Directed by Martin Ťapák · Written by Peter Glocko

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