Review of Black Rain (1989) by Charlie T — 01 Aug 2008

I watched this movie thinking it was going to star Ice T or LL Cool J. Boy was I disappointed.

This review of Black Rain (1989) was written by Charlie T on 01 Aug 2008.

Black Rain has generally received positive reviews.

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