Review of The Duel (2016) by Christopher M — 30 Jun 2016

Good Western. Impressed with Hemsworth. Woody is Woody.

This review of The Duel (2016) was written by Christopher M on 30 Jun 2016.

The Duel has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Leslie L (90) on 26 May 2017

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Det är gött med en western ibland! :D Sevärd om man gillar genren…

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