The Owner of Hell (1970)

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A young woman is in love with a young man who has been raised in her family. Her uncle, driven by a desire for her wealth, intends to marry her off to his son. To achieve this, he creates problems for the young man. However, when his plans don’t work out, he orders his son’s murder. But through a twist of fate, he discovers that the young man is actually his long-lost son and rushes to save him from death. In the final moments of his life, he asks the young man to support his wayward brother.
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Feb 13, 1970
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A young woman is in love with a young man who has been raised in her family. Her uncle, driven by a desire for her wealth, intends to marry her off to his son. To achieve this, he creates problems for the young man. However, when his plans don’t work out, he orders his son’s murder. But through a twist of fate, he discovers that the young man is actually his long-lost son and rushes to save him from death. In the final moments of his life, he asks the young man to support his wayward brother.

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