Review of Lifeboat (1944) by Seth S — 06 Aug 2013

What a great portrayal of human emotions in survival mode!

This review of Lifeboat (1944) was written by Seth S on 06 Aug 2013.

Lifeboat has generally received very positive reviews.

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From beginning to end, LIFEBOAT is an astonishing black and white film. What are you going to do with people like that…

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By Don S (1,504) on 02 Dec 2013

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By Timothy B (254) on 03 May 2014

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