Review of Bananas (1971) by Luis C — 02 Feb 2013

A Comedy very well made with a dictator as Woody Allen like protagonist.

This review of Bananas (1971) was written by Luis C on 02 Feb 2013.

Bananas has generally received positive reviews.

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