Review of Broadcast News (1987) by Jukka H — 04 Feb 2011

Yksi 1980-luvun parhaista elokuvista. Criterionin blu-rayn kuvanlaatukin oli vielÃ¤ aivan huippua.

This review of Broadcast News (1987) was written by Jukka H on 04 Feb 2011.

Broadcast News has generally received very positive reviews.

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