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Why Are the Drums Rumbling?

Why Are the Drums Rumbling?

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Why Are the Drums Rumbling?

1969

1h 32m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

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.

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9 featured cast members

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Timo Flloko

Timo Flloko

Xhaviti

Adelina Xhafa

Katrina

Mihal Stefa

Mihal Stefa

Roja i kantierit

Albert Vërria

Albert Vërria

Pijaneci

Lazër Filipi

Lazër Filipi

Drejtori

Violeta Manushi

Violeta Manushi

Arben Shaka

Arben Shaka

Montatori sulo

Fehmi Hoshafi

Fehmi Hoshafi

Punonjës shkencor

Shkëlqim Basha

Shkëlqim Basha

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Directed by: Piro Milkani

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