Kielletty kirja

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Kielletty kirja

1965

1h 18m

6.0(2 votes)

Drama

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An author writes a historical novel about witch persecution and is accused of blasphemy.

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7 members

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Pekka Haukinen

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Sinikka Hannula

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Pehr-Olof Sirén

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Ekke Hämäläinen

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Ritva Vepsä

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Yrjö Tähtelä

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Ritva Vainio

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