Review of Hell in the Pacific (1968) by Trevor C — 16 Jan 2011

Terrible direction but fantastic acting. It doesn't get more badass than Lee Marvin and Toshiro Mifune.

This review of Hell in the Pacific (1968) was written by Trevor C on 16 Jan 2011.

Hell in the Pacific has generally received very positive reviews.

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