Vääpeli Sadon tapaus

Vääpeli Sadon tapaus

1985 · ★ 2.3 · Drama

A TV movie based on Pentti Haanpää's novel, which tells the story of the power struggle between Sergeant Sado and Corporal Kärnä.

Directed by Veli-Matti Saikkonen · Written by Pentti Haanpää

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