Review of Burden of Dreams (1982) by Katie S — 06 Dec 2008

I like this a lot better than fitzcarraldo.

This review of Burden of Dreams (1982) was written by Katie S on 06 Dec 2008.

Burden of Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.

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