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The Village

IMDb 7.9

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At the end of the Second World War, orphans of various nationalities come together at the Pestalozzi Children's Village in Trogen. When the order arrives from Poland that the Polish children must return to their country, it comes as a shock to 13-year-old Andrzey: he doesn't want to leave Anja, for whom he has developed a strong affection. The two children decide to flee and go into hiding...

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What is The Village (1953) about?

At the end of the Second World War, orphans of various nationalities come together at the Pestalozzi Children's Village in Trogen. When the order arrives from Poland that the Polish children must return to their country, it comes as a shock to 13-year-old Andrzey: he doesn't want to leave Anja, for whom he has developed a strong affection. The two children decide to flee and go into hiding...

Who stars in The Village?

The Village stars John Justin (Allan Manning), Eva Dahlbeck (Wanda Piwanska), Sigfrit Steiner (Heinrich Meili), Mary Hinton (Miss Worthington). The film was directed by Leopold Lindtberg.

How long is The Village?

The Village has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953.

Is The Village worth watching?

The Village holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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