Review of The Deer Hunter (1978) by Luke M — 02 Apr 2013

Good take on the horror of the Vietnam war.

This review of The Deer Hunter (1978) was written by Luke M on 02 Apr 2013.

The Deer Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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