Review of Sirocco (1951) by Paul D — 05 May 2008

Its a flowing moralistic story of underground resistance in Syria with Humpy who's brought his familiar persona to this one, as a hard bitten go-between.

This review of Sirocco (1951) was written by Paul D on 05 May 2008.

Sirocco has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Private U (13,627) on 14 Oct 2008

Again and for the 3rd time, Bogart was an amoral American citizen minding his own business without having any political convention…

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By Paul C (2,626) on 06 May 2008

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By Mike S (2,123) on 15 Aug 2008

Pretty disapointing. I haven't seen it in ages so I must rewatch it, but I remember being quite boredwhich is unusual for me with a Bogart film…

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By James H (4,675) on 10 Feb 2010

There are not very many Humphrey Bogart films that just don't work. It's not a bad film, but it is well below his usual standards…

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Yet another weak imitation of the leegndary Casablanca, with Bogart (who also produced) playing a similar part to Rick…

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By Ben G (949) on 30 Aug 2008

This movie is just strange. It's not bad really, but really odd in so many ways...I can't think of how to describe it better…

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There are not very many Humphrey Bogart films that just don?t work. It?s not a bad film, but it is well below his usual standards…

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