Review of Gomorrah (2008) by Ieda M — 24 Nov 2009

Crude reality of italian mafias. Hard to accept this happens today... :(.

This review of Gomorrah (2008) was written by Ieda M on 24 Nov 2009.

Gomorrah has generally received positive reviews.

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