Review of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) by Rachel A — 29 Nov 2007

Excellent kitchen sink realism, Albert Finney is great.

This review of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) was written by Rachel A on 29 Nov 2007.

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning has generally received very positive reviews.

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