Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Jingbo W — 18 Jul 2012

This Film I Know Became The Only X-Rated Film To Win The Academy Award For Best Picture.

This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Jingbo W on 18 Jul 2012.

Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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