Review of Five Miles to Midnight (1962) by Aaron B — 11 Mar 2012

I was kinda disappointed by this since it has the great sophia loren and anthony perkins. it's ok but nothing special.

This review of Five Miles to Midnight (1962) was written by Aaron B on 11 Mar 2012.

Five Miles to Midnight has generally received mixed reviews.

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