Review of Saboteur (1942) by Dillon H — 21 Sep 2008

Classic Hitchcock with a touch of WWII American bias.

This review of Saboteur (1942) was written by Dillon H on 21 Sep 2008.

Saboteur has generally received positive reviews.

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