Review of Bagdad Cafe (1987) by Marc L — 14 Feb 2008

One of my favorite bleak to bountiful movies.

This review of Bagdad Cafe (1987) was written by Marc L on 14 Feb 2008.

Bagdad Cafe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Daryl R (108) on 08 Mar 2010

CCH Pounder, Jack Palance, and assorted denizens of a motel/cafe located in the middle of nowhere. Haunting little movie that keeps calling me back…

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I did not care for this movie. Overacting by CCH Pounder. I didn't buy the story…

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