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Review of Heavy Metal (1981) by Sam T — 02 Feb 2009

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Cartoons and naked women!!! Can't beat it.

This review of Heavy Metal (1981) was written by Sam T on 02 Feb 2009.

Heavy Metal has generally received positive reviews.

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