Review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) by Danny H — 07 Sep 2008

'Well look mister, I just came to let you suck me off for some money. All this Jesus business just seems a bit degrading.'.

-paraphrased.

This review of Midnight Cowboy (1969) was written by Danny H on 07 Sep 2008.

Midnight Cowboy has generally received very positive reviews.

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