Review of The Immortal Story (1968) by Roy P — 18 Sep 2007

This is nearly impossible to find so you have to wait for it to come on TCM. It's impossibly wonderful.

This review of The Immortal Story (1968) was written by Roy P on 18 Sep 2007.

The Immortal Story has generally received positive reviews.

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