Olympic Fire

Olympic Fire

1970 · 87 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, War

During World War 2 Polish skiers take up a fight against the Germans and become couriers, delivering mail to Budapest.

Directed by Lech Lorentowicz · Written by Zdzisław Skowroński

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