Review of The Indian Runner (1991) by Sam T — 07 Jun 2008

Strong performances and a bit of lyricism to be found in this uneven character driven drama.

This review of The Indian Runner (1991) was written by Sam T on 07 Jun 2008.

The Indian Runner has generally received positive reviews.

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