Review of Double Indemnity (1973) by Jonathan S — 07 May 2012

My 2nd favorite Billy Wilder movie and one of the best Noirs.

This review of Double Indemnity (1973) was written by Jonathan S on 07 May 2012.

Double Indemnity has generally received positive reviews.

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