Review of Taps (1981) by Edwin S — 30 Apr 2008

Good Story, worth to think...but bad made Movie...so 50:50...:).

This review of Taps (1981) was written by Edwin S on 30 Apr 2008.

Taps has generally received positive reviews.

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