Review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) by Chris H — 16 Oct 2013

An intriguing noir film that is held together by solid performances from Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle.

This review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) was written by Chris H on 16 Oct 2013.

Devil in a Blue Dress has generally received positive reviews.

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