Review of Apocalypse Now (1979) by Taige A — 17 Sep 2012

Classic, long as all hell though, but it never gets old.

This review of Apocalypse Now (1979) was written by Taige A on 17 Sep 2012.

Apocalypse Now has generally received very positive reviews.

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