Review of The Deer Hunter (1978) by Gianluca C — 05 Oct 2012

Up there with Apocalypse Now.... AMAZING!

This review of The Deer Hunter (1978) was written by Gianluca C on 05 Oct 2012.

The Deer Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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