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A Family

A Family

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The film is about the Soviet People's patriotism and friendship.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Russian

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

16 October 1943

Country

Soviet Union

Cast

Khosrov Malikov

Khosrov Malikov

Najaf

Marziyya Davudova

Marziyya Davudova

Najaf's Mother

Lyubov Orlova

Lyubov Orlova

Katya

Hokuma Gurbanova

Hokuma Gurbanova

Leyla

Oleg Zhakov

Oleg Zhakov

Moroz

Alisattar Malikov

Alisattar Malikov

Mammad

Kazim Ziya

Kazim Ziya

Ahmad

Viktor Sharlakhov

Viktor Sharlakhov

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