Why Are the Drums Rumbling?

Feb 5, 1969

1h 32m

★ 0.0

Overview

Katrina and Xhavit, two young volunteers working on the construction of a railroad, fall in love and decide to marry. However, the girl's father does not approve this marriage.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Shqipëria e Re

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Cast

Xhaviti

Timo Flloko

Katrina

Adelina Xhafa

Roja i kantierit

Mihal Stefa

Pijaneci

Albert Vërria

Drejtori

Lazër Filipi

Violeta Manushi

Montatori sulo

Arben Shaka

Punonjës shkencor

Fehmi Hoshafi

Shkëlqim Basha

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