Review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) by Robert B — 18 Jun 2007

Cheadle plays one of the greatest characters in book or film history. Enjoy the who dun it.

This review of Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) was written by Robert B on 18 Jun 2007.

Devil in a Blue Dress has generally received positive reviews.

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