Review of Stagecoach (1939) by Phillip G — 25 Feb 2011

Fantastic. Amazing how many movies have picked elements of this story and used it for their own. A true original.

This review of Stagecoach (1939) was written by Phillip G on 25 Feb 2011.

Stagecoach has generally received very positive reviews.

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