Review of Jubilee (1978) by Trinity C — 22 Jan 2007

Amazing movie, amazing soundtrack. Shocking and fabulous!

This review of Jubilee (1978) was written by Trinity C on 22 Jan 2007.

Jubilee has generally received mixed reviews.

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