Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Chris B — 07 Jul 2012

One of the best films you'll likely ever see.

This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Chris B on 07 Jul 2012.

Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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