Review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) by Michele T — 26 Feb 2009

LOVE IT! B&W at its finest! I know every line to this movie and Brando is so hot in this!

This review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) was written by Michele T on 26 Feb 2009.

A Streetcar Named Desire has generally received very positive reviews.

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