Review of Drowning by Numbers (1988) by Greg W — 11 Jul 2007

The best film Peter Greenaway ever directed.

This review of Drowning by Numbers (1988) was written by Greg W on 11 Jul 2007.

Drowning by Numbers has generally received very positive reviews.

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