Review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) by Gillian M — 10 Apr 2010

Great story even though it had a small budget,I love Jim Sturgess great actor and the fact it was based on a true story made it even better.

This review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) was written by Gillian M on 10 Apr 2010.

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