Review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) by David T — 12 Jun 2007

Génial. Michael Winterbottom est un réalisateur qu'on gagne a connaitre.

This review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) was written by David T on 12 Jun 2007.

A Cock and Bull Story has generally received positive reviews.

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