Review of Lifeboat (1944) by Michael L — 29 Aug 2008

This is one of hitchcocks best but also one of his least known films. People dont know what their missing.

This review of Lifeboat (1944) was written by Michael L on 29 Aug 2008.

Lifeboat has generally received very positive reviews.

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