Review of All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) by James Z — 19 Mar 2018

Très certainement l'un des films de guerre les plus réalistes, all quiet on the western front fais partie des monuments de l'histoire du cinéma et continue de rester une référence du genre plus de 8 décennies après sa sortie initiale.

This review of All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) was written by James Z on 19 Mar 2018.

All Quiet on the Western Front has generally received very positive reviews.

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