Review of Rumble Fish (1983) by Kate T — 11 May 2008

Brilliant adaption of S.E.Hinton's book!

This review of Rumble Fish (1983) was written by Kate T on 11 May 2008.

Rumble Fish has generally received positive reviews.

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En un momento de los 80's, Coppola decide realizar dos proyectos sobre juventud y rebeldía, uno recibe mayor atención y el otro queda relegado…

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Oh dis donc, 1983 le film et ça se voit...! non pas parce qu'il est en noir et blanc (?) et qu'il se passe dans les années 60 ou 70 (?)…

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By John R (2,501) on 20 Jan 2015

I seen this film I just like the color of the film I like micky rourke as a young actor I like the story I haven't read the book yet I am planning…

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There's almost no peer in its era for the visual style of Rumble Fish and style employed remains one of the standouts in the consistently impressive…

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By Stephen S (1,614) on 19 Aug 2018

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