Review of Casualties of War (1989) by Gareth M — 19 Sep 2008

Un film tres dur, des acteurs excellents.

This review of Casualties of War (1989) was written by Gareth M on 19 Sep 2008.

Casualties of War has generally received positive reviews.

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