Review of Carnal Knowledge (1971) by Kirk E — 21 Aug 2011

What are you crying for?

It's not a Lassie movie.

This review of Carnal Knowledge (1971) was written by Kirk E on 21 Aug 2011.

Carnal Knowledge has generally received positive reviews.

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