Review of Ikiru (1952) by Edwin L — 22 Sep 2007

Should be the best movie of Kurosawa. It carries a piece of you away and leaves you with a warm heart.

This review of Ikiru (1952) was written by Edwin L on 22 Sep 2007.

Ikiru has generally received very positive reviews.

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