Review of Serpico (1973) by Tommi T — 24 Apr 2008

PitkÃ¤stÃ¤ aikaa ja kyllÃ¤hÃ¤n se toimii. Pacino elementissÃ¤Ã¤n.

This review of Serpico (1973) was written by Tommi T on 24 Apr 2008.

Serpico has generally received very positive reviews.

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