Review of Bagdad Cafe (1987) by Alex O — 13 Jan 2008

This was so good. I remember great characters.

This review of Bagdad Cafe (1987) was written by Alex O on 13 Jan 2008.

Bagdad Cafe has generally received positive reviews.

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By Marco W (11) on 17 Jan 2010

deux femmes... un moment difficile... une rencontre... une amitie... travail des plans et des couleurs... musique... super…

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