Review of The Killing (1956) by Marko B — 30 Nov 2008

TÃ¤mÃ¤ Kubrickin varhaisteos on ehdottomasti rikoselokuvien kermaa. Detaljirikas valtavan paljon aikaansa edellÃ¤ oleva elokuva.

This review of The Killing (1956) was written by Marko B on 30 Nov 2008.

The Killing has generally received very positive reviews.

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