Review of Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) by Will C — 24 Sep 2007

I need to see the rest of these, but this is basically the epitome of 70's samurai cool.

This review of Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) was written by Will C on 24 Sep 2007.

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

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