Review of I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) by Pete C — 29 Nov 2006

Quite A Good Movie To Be Honest, Enjoyed It.

This review of I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) was written by Pete C on 29 Nov 2006.

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang has generally received very positive reviews.

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