Review of Midnight Express (1978) by Giorgos R — 10 May 2008

Megalo ergo...exei afisei epoxi...fantazomai oloi to kserete...tromeri moysiki.

This review of Midnight Express (1978) was written by Giorgos R on 10 May 2008.

Midnight Express has generally received very positive reviews.

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