Review of Satyricon (1969) by Vinicius C — 07 May 2008

Amazing production, fantastic actors, but a stranger Fellini!

This review of Satyricon (1969) was written by Vinicius C on 07 May 2008.

Satyricon has generally received positive reviews.

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