Review of Rumble Fish (1983) by Courtney L — 10 Sep 2007

Operatic film making operating inside a routine teenage flick. Talk about transending the material.

This review of Rumble Fish (1983) was written by Courtney L on 10 Sep 2007.

Rumble Fish has generally received positive reviews.

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