Review of Dear Dictator (2018) by Jackson G — 18 Mar 2018

Absolutely loved Odeya Rush and Michael Caine. Excellent chemistry. Storyline was well done and the acting was off the charts!

This review of Dear Dictator (2018) was written by Jackson G on 18 Mar 2018.

Dear Dictator has generally received mixed reviews.

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