Review of One Day in September (1999) by James O — 20 Jan 2013

Brilliantly recalls the evetns of Munich '72. Everyone should see this at least once.

This review of One Day in September (1999) was written by James O on 20 Jan 2013.

One Day in September has generally received very positive reviews.

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The level in which the West Germans failed is unconscionable…

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