Review of Rebel Without a Cause (1955) by Dave S — 17 Jun 2011

Classic good storytelling. Most new movies are nowhere near this good...

This review of Rebel Without a Cause (1955) was written by Dave S on 17 Jun 2011.

Rebel Without a Cause has generally received very positive reviews.

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