

Olympic Fire
Original Title: Znicz olimpijski
Overview
During World War 2 Polish skiers take up a fight against the Germans and become couriers, delivering mail to Budapest.
Lech Lorentowicz
Zdzisław Skowroński, Cezary Chlebowski
Zespół Filmowy "Iluzjon"
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