Review of Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) by Dustin R — 16 Feb 2008

WE SHALL REMAIN DEMONS FROM THIS DAY FORTH. Or, however it goes. Too awesome.

This review of Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) was written by Dustin R on 16 Feb 2008.

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance has generally received very positive reviews.

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