Review of The Great Dictator (1940) by Rosemarie S — 25 Feb 2010

Un clasicaso que HAY QUE VER! ..este seÃ±or fue un GENIO.

This review of The Great Dictator (1940) was written by Rosemarie S on 25 Feb 2010.

The Great Dictator has generally received very positive reviews.

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