Review of Topaz (1945) by Laura B — 01 Jun 2007

One of my all time favorite movies. very very long but I love it.

This review of Topaz (1945) was written by Laura B on 01 Jun 2007.

Topaz has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joseph S (1,124) on 27 Apr 2012

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Not one of Hitchcock's best, but Hitchcock none the less. For a change I actually spotted his cameo…

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