Review of Silkwood (1983) by Mat P — 07 Apr 2009

Meryl Streep & Kurt Russell, you do the math(s...).

This review of Silkwood (1983) was written by Mat P on 07 Apr 2009.

Silkwood has generally received positive reviews.

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