Review of Stardust Memories (1980) by Simon M — 29 Sep 2009

Woody Allen ripping off Fellini = my first rotten Woody Allen movie.

This review of Stardust Memories (1980) was written by Simon M on 29 Sep 2009.

Stardust Memories has generally received positive reviews.

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