Review of The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959) by Ray J — 17 Aug 2009

A so-so classic, but with great performances from Mcqueen, Denton and Clarke. A bit tame for today's standards.

This review of The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959) was written by Ray J on 17 Aug 2009.

The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery has generally received mixed reviews.

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