Review of Parrish (1961) by Antonius B — 07 Mar 2012

Steamy & sultry way over baked melodrama that would have been better directed by sirk!

This review of Parrish (1961) was written by Antonius B on 07 Mar 2012.

Parrish has generally received mixed reviews.

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