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The Deserter
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The Deserter

1970-06-01 · 78 min · ★ 4.3

Drama · Romance · Thriller

A soldier runs away from the horrors of war, finds love with a virgin farm girl and a mistreated housewife, and will find that it is difficult to survive the battles of sex and love.

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Directors
Christos Kefalas
Production companies
Art Films
Countries
Greece, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christos PolitisChristos PolitisAlexis
Stephanos StratigosStephanos StratigosYiannis
Franca ParisiFranca ParisiErmina
Alexandra KyriakakiLisa
Gisela DaliGisela DaliWitch
Giorgos OikonomouGiorgos OikonomouFarmhand
Rena Valli

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