Review of Lifeboat (1944) by David W — 30 Sep 2007

Much better than Rope, one of Hitch's other confined set pieces.

This review of Lifeboat (1944) was written by David W on 30 Sep 2007.

Lifeboat has generally received very positive reviews.

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