Review of The French Connection (1971) by Gomi A — 31 Dec 2012

Maybe in the early seventies this would have gotten more than 3 but it bored me ...

This review of The French Connection (1971) was written by Gomi A on 31 Dec 2012.

The French Connection has generally received very positive reviews.

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