Switzerland in the 13th century: Shot in the middle of World War II, this classic film returns to the origins of Switzerland and turns about the problem of the small country against a big power: Resist or obey?
Landammann Stauffacher is of 1 hour(s) and 56 minute(s). It is Produced By: . It was released on 1941-12-26.
Genres: History
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