Review of One from the Heart (1982) by Ian S — 26 May 2008

Coppola's dreamy surrealist love story which is boost a brilliant Tom Waits soundtrack, deserves more than the film that ruined his film company Zoetrope.

This review of One from the Heart (1982) was written by Ian S on 26 May 2008.

One from the Heart has generally received positive reviews.

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