Review of Heartbreak Ridge (1986) by Patrick T — 01 Mar 2007

I actually saw this movie also. It was ok.

This review of Heartbreak Ridge (1986) was written by Patrick T on 01 Mar 2007.

Heartbreak Ridge has generally received positive reviews.

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