Review of Cabaret (1981) by Alicia S — 28 Dec 2007

Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey singing...controversy.

This review of Cabaret (1981) was written by Alicia S on 28 Dec 2007.

Cabaret has generally received very positive reviews.

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