Review of Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) by Dale E — 29 Jan 2008

GAY BEFORE GAY BECAME FASHIONABLE-- A PETER FINCH AND GLENDA JACKSON TOUR DE FORCE!!!

This review of Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) was written by Dale E on 29 Jan 2008.

Sunday Bloody Sunday has generally received positive reviews.

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