Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by Antonio A — 04 Jul 2009

É impossível ficar imune ao retrato poderoso,marcante e chocante de Hollywood.

This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by Antonio A on 04 Jul 2009.

Sunset Boulevard has generally received very positive reviews.

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