Review of Erskineville Kings (1999) by Dolores H — 16 Jul 2016

Depressing and bleak. Quite an unnecessary film.

This review of Erskineville Kings (1999) was written by Dolores H on 16 Jul 2016.

Erskineville Kings has generally received positive reviews.

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