Review of Roar (1981) by Jussi M — 05 Oct 2016

Yksi erikoisimmasta "leffoista" mitä olen nähnyt. Yllättävän viihdyttävä.

This review of Roar (1981) was written by Jussi M on 05 Oct 2016.

Roar has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Desmond K (11) on 16 Feb 2008

Top rare film if you like big cats buy it on line from the sanctuary where it was filmed…

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Noel Marshall and Tippi Hedren certainly had a, uh, interesting relationship for a while there in the 70's and early 80's…

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By Jason Bailey (832) for Flavorwire (598) on 27 May 2016

It can best be described as a cross between a nature special, a home movie, a snuff film, and a key exhibit at a sanity hearing…

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Top rare film if you like big cats buy it on line from the sanctuary where it was filmed…

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