Review of Quigley Down Under (1990) by Jay S — 04 Jun 2007

Tom selleck puts out his best performance in this overlooked gem. A movie for any westrn fan, or a movie for anybody who loves it when the good guy wins but in the least expected way.

This review of Quigley Down Under (1990) was written by Jay S on 04 Jun 2007.

Quigley Down Under has generally received positive reviews.

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