Review of Straw Dogs (1971) by Stewart N — 01 Dec 2007

Dustin Hoffman da un nuevo sentido al momento de furia.

This review of Straw Dogs (1971) was written by Stewart N on 01 Dec 2007.

Straw Dogs has generally received positive reviews.

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