Review of Caligula (1979) by Joa T — 27 Jun 2012

Blood, Boobs and a good allround rodox feel ahhh, the 70's.

This review of Caligula (1979) was written by Joa T on 27 Jun 2012.

Caligula has generally received mixed reviews.

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