Review of Moscow on the Hudson (1984) by Richard S — 10 Jan 2008

I remember seeing this film when it opened and thought it was a little silly.

This review of Moscow on the Hudson (1984) was written by Richard S on 10 Jan 2008.

Moscow on the Hudson has generally received positive reviews.

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By James H (4,675) on 04 Oct 2009

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By Mark D (2,239) on 27 Aug 2010

I haven't seen this in around 10 years. It is so so so much better than I remember…

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