Crows and Sparrows(1949)
A story of a corrupt party official who attempts to sell an apartment building he has appropriated from the original owner and the struggles of the tenants to prevent themselves being thrown onto the street.
Movie: Crows and Sparrows
Top 10 Billed Cast
Little Broadcast / Boss Xiao
Mr. Kong
Lao Liu
Mr. Hou
Principal
Lao Zhao
Ruffian
Doctor
Mrs. Hao
Mrs. Hua
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