Review of Gardens of Stone (1987) by Jeffrey C — 20 Nov 2007

When James Caan's character stomps on the hippie's throat at the garden party.... I had tears in my eyes!

This review of Gardens of Stone (1987) was written by Jeffrey C on 20 Nov 2007.

Gardens of Stone has generally received mixed reviews.

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