Review of Silverado (1985) by Brian H — 02 May 2007

Rip-roaring western, featuring a young Costner. John Cleese appears in this too, as a frontier town boss.

This review of Silverado (1985) was written by Brian H on 02 May 2007.

Silverado has generally received positive reviews.

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