Review of Caligula (1979) by Alex T — 04 Aug 2009

A pretentious, gratuitous romp through an unsavory period of history. This film is infamous for its sex. It should be infamous for its low quality.

This review of Caligula (1979) was written by Alex T on 04 Aug 2009.

Caligula has generally received mixed reviews.

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