Review of Heartbreak Ridge (1986) by Alexx A — 21 Aug 2007

My favorite Clint Eastwood movie. this movie has some of the best one-liners ever.

This review of Heartbreak Ridge (1986) was written by Alexx A on 21 Aug 2007.

Heartbreak Ridge has generally received positive reviews.

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