For Motherland 1977

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For Motherland

In 1877 during the Russo-Turkish war the Kingdom of Romania joins the war on Russia's side and declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire.

In 1877 during the Russo-Turkish war the Kingdom of Romania joins the war on Russia's side and declares its independence from the Ottoman Empire.

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... Col. Mihail Cerchez

... Major Moise Grozea

... C.A. Rosetti

... Mihail Kogălniceanu

... Grand Duke Nicolae of Russia

... Major Gheorghe Șonțu

Release Date:

May 07, 1977 (Romania)

Run Time:

3hr 12`

MMPA Rating:

Original Language:

Romanian

Production Countries:

Romania

Status:

Released

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For Motherland - For Motherland

Directors & Credit Writers

Cast

... Col. Mihail Cerchez

... Major Moise Grozea

... C.A. Rosetti

... Mihail Kogălniceanu

... Grand Duke Nicolae of Russia

... Major Gheorghe Șonțu

... Osman Pasha

... Czar Alexandru II of Russia

... Second Lieutenant Artur Spiroiu

... Lieutenant-Colonel Măldărescu

... Sergeant Ciucă

... Captain Valter Mărăcineanu

... Mehmet Pasha

... Lieutenant Hartell

... Sergeant Peneș

... Bugler Niță Ion

... Captain Ștefan Ionescu

... King Carol of Romania

... Lieutenant-Colonel Sergiu Voinescu

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