Review of The Getaway (1972) by Andre T — 01 May 2010

Good action movie by the master sam Peckimpah.Some humor moments of really bad taste makes me give this movie only three stars.

This review of The Getaway (1972) was written by Andre T on 01 May 2010.

The Getaway has generally received positive reviews.

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