Review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) by Isabelle B — 01 Aug 2008

The acting is amazing. Kazan did a wonderful job at adapting the play, which is a real gem.

This review of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) was written by Isabelle B on 01 Aug 2008.

A Streetcar Named Desire has generally received very positive reviews.

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