Review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) by Rostek P — 05 Feb 2012

Vivien Leigh! Marlon Brando! Elia Kazan! This is such a hypnotic, complex, frightening and deeply lyrical movie based on a great stage play!

This review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) was written by Rostek P on 05 Feb 2012.

A Streetcar Named Desire has generally received very positive reviews.

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