Review of Double Indemnity (1944) by Abir M — 15 Oct 2008

A real wonderful crime thriller. Even Hitchcock could not do better. Billy Wilder is a marvel. Thoroughly enjoyable.

This review of Double Indemnity (1944) was written by Abir M on 15 Oct 2008.

Double Indemnity has generally received very positive reviews.

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