Review of Brothers (1977) by Rhonda M — 06 Jul 2018

Surprisingly solid acting in this tale of one man's self-discovery and subsequent fight against corruption and oppression in prison make this film an undiscovered gem.

This review of Brothers (1977) was written by Rhonda M on 06 Jul 2018.

Brothers has generally received mixed reviews.

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