The Dark Side of the Earth

1957•1h 30m

DramaWarTV Movie

A drama set in 1956, during the unsuccessful Hungarian uprising against the Russians.

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Production

CBS Studios

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Van Heflin

Col. Sten

Earl Holliman

Capt. Volodney

Kim Hunter

Anna Rojas

Dean Jagger

Anton Rojas

Jerry Paris

Chevak

Ian Wolfe

Gen. Kerch

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