Review of Kagemusha (1980) by Jan O — 26 Oct 2007

Akira sanoi tÃ¤tÃ¤ RANin pukuharjoitukseksi, mutta kyllÃ¤ tÃ¤mÃ¤ toimii. George Lucas ja Coppola tuottivat.

This review of Kagemusha (1980) was written by Jan O on 26 Oct 2007.

Kagemusha has generally received very positive reviews.

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