Review of Sergeant Rutledge (1960) by Eric R — 13 Oct 2009

John Ford's best film in my humble opinion. Its gorgeously shot, well written, and just strong story. Its just an absolute masterpiece.

This review of Sergeant Rutledge (1960) was written by Eric R on 13 Oct 2009.

Sergeant Rutledge has generally received very positive reviews.

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