Review of Blackthorn (2011) by Heather M — 01 Mar 2012

I hoped much more for a film about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

This review of Blackthorn (2011) was written by Heather M on 01 Mar 2012.

Blackthorn has generally received positive reviews.

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