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The Silent Village

The Silent Village

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DocumentaryDramaHistoryWar

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The true story of the massacre of a small Czech village by the Nazis is retold as if it happened in Wales.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

36 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

17 June 1943

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Arwel Michael

Arwel Michael

Self

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