Review of 49th Parallel (1941) by Martin D — 11 Jan 2008

What a film eric portman plays the german so well it is so british a true flag waver a love the old british war movies they were great and cant be touched.

This review of 49th Parallel (1941) was written by Martin D on 11 Jan 2008.

49th Parallel has generally received positive reviews.

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By Harri S (20) on 13 Apr 2008

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