Review of Heartbreak Ridge (1955) by Jeff B — 20 May 2010

One of those movies you watch because the dialogue is so great. Clint Eastwood is as good a director as he is an actor.

This review of Heartbreak Ridge (1955) was written by Jeff B on 20 May 2010.

Heartbreak Ridge has generally received very positive reviews.

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