Review of The Fallen Idol (1948) by Jason B — 16 Dec 2007

I thought it was good, but I wanted something more like The Third Man, but it is better than Our Man In Havana.

This review of The Fallen Idol (1948) was written by Jason B on 16 Dec 2007.

The Fallen Idol has generally received very positive reviews.

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