Review of Dial M for Murder (1981) by Andres P — 17 Aug 2008

La mejor de Hitchcock, y esta la muy agraciada Grace Kelly. Muy bien planificada.

This review of Dial M for Murder (1981) was written by Andres P on 17 Aug 2008.

Dial M for Murder has generally received positive reviews.

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