Review of Mamma Roma (1962) by Bjorn O — 22 Oct 2007

Jag somnade sista kvarten men fram till dess var den riktigt schysst.

This review of Mamma Roma (1962) was written by Bjorn O on 22 Oct 2007.

Mamma Roma has generally received very positive reviews.

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