Miss Stone
1958 · 1h 36m · N/A
Adventure, Drama, History
Directed by
Živorad 'Žika' Mitrović
Overview
Macedonia on the turn of the century is enslaved by decaying Ottoman Empire. Freedom fighters, in order to raise money for their cause, kidnap American lady who works in Protestant mission.
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