Review of Presumed Innocent (1990) by Miguel G — 14 Dec 2013

Strong performances; understated and cold and calculating. Great stuff.

This review of Presumed Innocent (1990) was written by Miguel G on 14 Dec 2013.

Presumed Innocent has generally received positive reviews.

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