Review of Five Dolls for an August Moon (1970) by Ennis Brokeback L — 25 Dec 2013

Not one of Mario Bavas best but still enjoyable.

This review of Five Dolls for an August Moon (1970) was written by Ennis Brokeback L on 25 Dec 2013.

Five Dolls for an August Moon has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Justin D (418) on 13 Dec 2009

Dont let my score fool you, I love this movie. I love it for all the reasons I scored it so low -- weak plot, weird pacing, terrible ending…

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Erggggh... :/. not that great. watching bava's blood and black lace and watching this is a bit disappointing…

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