Review of The Young and the Damned (1950) by Joel G — 03 Jan 2008

Une cruaute terrifiante mais une realite consternante constatee par bunuel. magnifiques passages surrealistes...

This review of The Young and the Damned (1950) was written by Joel G on 03 Jan 2008.

The Young and the Damned has generally received very positive reviews.

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