Review of Death Wish (1974) by Cresswell S — 11 Mar 2008

Soft spoken Brosnon turns violent killer when his family is killed and raped.

This review of Death Wish (1974) was written by Cresswell S on 11 Mar 2008.

Death Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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