Review of Frantic (1988) by Josh H — 18 Jun 2008

Good movie about what a man in Paris would do if his wife was kidnapped and no one would help him.

This review of Frantic (1988) was written by Josh H on 18 Jun 2008.

Frantic has generally received positive reviews.

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