Review of Double Indemnity (1973) by Jonathan R — 04 Nov 2009

Superb movie, especially the insurance investigator/claim manager character...

This review of Double Indemnity (1973) was written by Jonathan R on 04 Nov 2009.

Double Indemnity has generally received positive reviews.

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