Review of Macon County Line (1974) by Chris T — 27 May 2008

Man, what a downer! I wasn't expecting it to be so grim and cheerless, especially after the cheeky opening. Is this really based on a true story..?

This review of Macon County Line (1974) was written by Chris T on 27 May 2008.

Macon County Line has generally received mixed reviews.

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