Review of Eastern Promises (2007) by Andrew G — 03 Aug 2010

A little deeper story and a little longer and it could have been the next Godfather.

This review of Eastern Promises (2007) was written by Andrew G on 03 Aug 2010.

Eastern Promises has generally received very positive reviews.

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