Review of Little Big Man (1970) by Timothy M — 10 Jun 2006

A top film, spanning many themes and stories. The director carefully balances humour and drama, and does so well. Really worth a look.

This review of Little Big Man (1970) was written by Timothy M on 10 Jun 2006.

Little Big Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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