Review of Bringing Out the Dead (1999) by Oliver S — 29 Nov 2007

One of my favorite Scorsese films. Story of a ambulance driver that is in desperate need of a life wake up.

This review of Bringing Out the Dead (1999) was written by Oliver S on 29 Nov 2007.

Bringing Out the Dead has generally received positive reviews.

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