Review of All That Heaven Allows (1955) by Güntaç B — 09 Nov 2007

Best melodrama ever... Sirk is one of the best directors of all time.

This review of All That Heaven Allows (1955) was written by Güntaç B on 09 Nov 2007.

All That Heaven Allows has generally received very positive reviews.

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