Review of Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) by Nicholas A — 12 Apr 2008

Warren Oates and Sam peckinpah, a rare delight!!

This review of Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) was written by Nicholas A on 12 Apr 2008.

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia has generally received very positive reviews.

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There's nothing sacred about a hole in the ground or the man that's in it. Or you. Or me…

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