Review of Heartbreak Ridge (1955) by Alex S — 24 Apr 2011

Clint Eastwood is awesome in this, one of his best films.

This review of Heartbreak Ridge (1955) was written by Alex S on 24 Apr 2011.

Heartbreak Ridge has generally received very positive reviews.

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