Review of Lifeboat (1944) by Paul R — 27 Feb 2008

Filmed in one small boat all the way through, but v good!

This review of Lifeboat (1944) was written by Paul R on 27 Feb 2008.

Lifeboat has generally received very positive reviews.

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