Review of Straw Dogs (1971) by Richard S — 05 Jan 2012

A great Sam Peckinpah film. Loved Dustin Hoffman.

This review of Straw Dogs (1971) was written by Richard S on 05 Jan 2012.

Straw Dogs has generally received positive reviews.

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