Shivers(1981)
A boy comes of age under an oppressive, cruel socialist government and watches as it slowly but surely distorts his family, his school and even his own thoughts.
Movie: Shivers
Top 10 Billed Cast
Girl guide
Tutor
Inspector
Mother
Zbyszek
Onion, Polish language teacher
Druh, tutor
Director of the training center
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