Review of Death Wish (1974) by Joseph B — 08 Sep 2010

Charlie Bronson has the personality of a tree yet I still love him. Why?

This review of Death Wish (1974) was written by Joseph B on 08 Sep 2010.

Death Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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