Review of Lifeboat (1944) by Private U — 19 Oct 2008

Your typical Hitchcock thriller. Superb acting, and many twists enjoy.

This review of Lifeboat (1944) was written by Private U on 19 Oct 2008.

Lifeboat has generally received very positive reviews.

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