Review of Silverado (1985) by Alec B — 17 Oct 2010

The most ENTERTAING western movie of the 1980s, pure and simple, with an amazing cast!

This review of Silverado (1985) was written by Alec B on 17 Oct 2010.

Silverado has generally received positive reviews.

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