Review of Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) by Ossi T — 20 Aug 2010

Harvinaisen masentunut leffa. Kinski on helvetin maaninen, kuten aina.

This review of Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) was written by Ossi T on 20 Aug 2010.

Aguirre, the Wrath of God has generally received very positive reviews.

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