Review of Cadillac Records (2008) by Stephie M — 20 Sep 2013

Chicago... in the 50's...

What else do we want?

This review of Cadillac Records (2008) was written by Stephie M on 20 Sep 2013.

Cadillac Records has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gene R (47) on 30 Jan 2013

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Etta should've been in it more but I LOVE IT…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 09 Aug 2016

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By Meskel T (1) on 02 Feb 2012

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By Corey C (511) on 11 Jun 2012

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