Review of Secret Honor (1984) by Frank H — 23 Nov 2010

I'm sick of portrayals of Nixon as an insane pawn of Mafia-affiliated Cubans who's obsessed with the Kennedys.

This review of Secret Honor (1984) was written by Frank H on 23 Nov 2010.

Secret Honor has generally received positive reviews.

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