Review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) by Francois J — 09 Jun 2007

A screenwriter's wet dream. One of the most original movies I've ever seen. Hilarious. Disturbing. Shocking. See it.

This review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) was written by Francois J on 09 Jun 2007.

The Draughtsman's Contract has generally received very positive reviews.

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