Review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) by Ewan M — 07 Oct 2007

Greenaway's debut with a stunning score by Nyman...

This review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) was written by Ewan M on 07 Oct 2007.

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

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