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Review of Performance (1970) by Jonathan M — 06 Sep 2008

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Mick Jagger's first performance alongside Brian Jone's former Girlfriend Anita Pallenberg. Mick was not intended to be the only star as it was released in europe, but the US changed it posters and all to make mick the star and forget James Fox the actual movie star in europe at the time.

This review of Performance (1970) was written by Jonathan M on 06 Sep 2008.

Performance has generally received positive reviews.

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