Review of The Gallant Hours (1960) by Ashley H — 30 Jan 2017

Slow paced Docu-Drama has Cagney in fine form. Stick with it if you can. On Blu-Ray.

This review of The Gallant Hours (1960) was written by Ashley H on 30 Jan 2017.

The Gallant Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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