Review of Bugsy (1991) by Wieland R — 28 May 2009

If Warren Beatty was a gangster, he'd be Bugsy Siegel.

This review of Bugsy (1991) was written by Wieland R on 28 May 2009.

Bugsy has generally received positive reviews.

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