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Subversion

Movie·1979·Drama, Fantasy·1h 35m·Directed by Stanislav Stanojevic

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A blind, paralyzed president uses his remarkable hearing and his corrupt daughter to keep his country in line. His beautiful, clever daughter works her own agenda while striving to be the equal of men. She appoints herself Chief of Firefighters and then commits arson to ensure that her job is needed.

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Nathalie NellNathalie NellAnneFlorence GiorgettiFlorence GiorgettiSimoneJean-Pierre BouvierJean-Pierre BouvierClaudeDaniel EmilforkDaniel EmilforkCagliostroSacha PitoëffSacha PitoëffLe PrésidentRaymond BussièresRaymond BussièresEmileMarie DéaMarie DéaCécile

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