Review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) by Adrien D — 11 Feb 2008

The only english movie from Truffaut. So unique. Sci-Fi genre. Music from Bernard Herrmann (listen Hitchcock movies).

This review of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) was written by Adrien D on 11 Feb 2008.

Fahrenheit 451 has generally received positive reviews.

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