Review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) by Dan D — 30 Dec 2011

My favorite Sean Connery James Bond movie.

This review of Diamonds Are Forever (1971) was written by Dan D on 30 Dec 2011.

Diamonds Are Forever has generally received mixed reviews.

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