Review of Killer's Kiss (1955) by Patryk C — 06 Aug 2012

Really influential camera work made a lacklustre love story into a memorable film. Iconic fight in a mannequin factory.

This review of Killer's Kiss (1955) was written by Patryk C on 06 Aug 2012.

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