Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Nick E — 18 Jan 2013

A dark film thats about self improvement and friendship, even though the ride might not always be fun.

This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Nick E on 18 Jan 2013.

Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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