Review of Sergeant Rutledge (1960) by Thomas M — 11 May 2013

Best of the Buffalo Soldier's movies.

This review of Sergeant Rutledge (1960) was written by Thomas M on 11 May 2013.

Sergeant Rutledge has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Larry S (330) on 11 Sep 2008

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By Allan C (2,173) on 14 Dec 2013

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By Paul D (6,077) on 01 Nov 2009

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