Review of Moonraker (1979) by Trevor C — 24 Feb 2013

Is this a parody of the bond movies,because it sure looks like it.

This review of Moonraker (1979) was written by Trevor C on 24 Feb 2013.

Moonraker has generally received mixed reviews.

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