Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Mark B — 26 Aug 2008

I've seen this movie so many times and just love it more and more. A superb sense of loneliness and alienation in the city.

This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Mark B on 26 Aug 2008.

Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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