Review of Born to Win (1971) by Martin B — 07 Dec 2008

A more than decent seventies film. Don't buy it for De Niro though, he's barely in it it.

This review of Born to Win (1971) was written by Martin B on 07 Dec 2008.

Born to Win has generally received mixed reviews.

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