Review of Dial M for Murder (1981) by Chris D — 08 Feb 2013

Tendrá sus fallos (algunos más notorios que otros), pero es intrigante e inteligente. Hitchcock nos vuelve a demostrar que es el "maestro del suspense".

This review of Dial M for Murder (1981) was written by Chris D on 08 Feb 2013.

Dial M for Murder has generally received positive reviews.

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