Review of Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) by Tim S — 23 Mar 2008

Belafonte and Ryan have strong characters, Ed Begley's great. Jazz score sets the mood.

This review of Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) was written by Tim S on 23 Mar 2008.

Odds Against Tomorrow has generally received very positive reviews.

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