Review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) by Alonso A — 17 Jan 2012

Impressive. powerful film, sound and montage.

This review of Battleship Potemkin (1925) was written by Alonso A on 17 Jan 2012.

Battleship Potemkin has generally received very positive reviews.

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