Review of Sleeper (1973) by Tony P — 18 Jun 2009

Very funny. Metropolis meets a very neurotic Chaplin.

This review of Sleeper (1973) was written by Tony P on 18 Jun 2009.

Sleeper has generally received positive reviews.

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