Review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) by Phil N — 29 Mar 2009

Have just finished watching. What an amazing film. Not easy to watch in places, but well worth it. Great acting by all involved.

This review of Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008) was written by Phil N on 29 Mar 2009.

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