Review of Brubaker (1980) by Brian C — 07 Mar 2008

I liked it, classic Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman makes a stellar but short appearance as an inmate.

This review of Brubaker (1980) was written by Brian C on 07 Mar 2008.

Brubaker has generally received positive reviews.

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