Review of Hannibal Brooks (1969) by Julia G — 28 Dec 2007

I can watch this film over and over again. Oliver Reed is gorgeous!

This review of Hannibal Brooks (1969) was written by Julia G on 28 Dec 2007.

Hannibal Brooks has generally received positive reviews.

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By Private U (13,627) on 03 Aug 2007

The best Elephant related World War II film I've seen to date. Good harmless fun (unless you're a Nazi)…

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By Kayleigh P (194) on 27 Oct 2007

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By Paul S (1,717) on 02 Jul 2009

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By David M (3,086) on 10 Jan 2010

Forgot how enjoyable this is oliver reed play hannibal who wants to save an elephant from the zoo during the war some great action, funny bits…

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By Victoria W (319) on 20 Apr 2007

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By Paul D (6,077) on 24 Jun 2007

SO FUNNY! Classic Michael Winner/Oliver Reed combo. The silliest, campest war movie ever, but funny, silly, touching and Michael J…

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