Review of Murder by Decree (1979) by Panos T — 29 Oct 2007

An excellent film. Superb cast, brilliant performances against a marvelosu background make this a highly recommended viewing.

This review of Murder by Decree (1979) was written by Panos T on 29 Oct 2007.

Murder by Decree has generally received positive reviews.

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