Review of Red Dawn (1984) by Mark M — 09 Jun 2008

Cult classic, ref in family guy and american dad a lot.

This review of Red Dawn (1984) was written by Mark M on 09 Jun 2008.

Red Dawn has generally received mixed reviews.

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