Review of Heartbreak Ridge (1986) by Graham L — 04 Oct 2007

Why dont you sit there and bleed awhile before you feel some real pain... hehe.

This review of Heartbreak Ridge (1986) was written by Graham L on 04 Oct 2007.

Heartbreak Ridge has generally received positive reviews.

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