Review of Burn! (1969) by Adham K — 26 Feb 2008

Amazing story, Amazing Brando and Amazing Soundtrack...

This review of Burn! (1969) was written by Adham K on 26 Feb 2008.

Burn! has generally received very positive reviews.

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THE THEMES IN QUEIMADA (BURN!) REMAINS AS RELEVANT TODAY AS THEY WERE NEARLY 4O YEARS AGO…

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I saw this film in the seventies and a powerful feeling has remained with me for 30 years. I need to see it again to give a proper review…

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