Review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) by Katie L — 02 Apr 2009

While Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh were amazing in this, the movie was rather slow-moving at times.

This review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) was written by Katie L on 02 Apr 2009.

A Streetcar Named Desire has generally received very positive reviews.

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