Review of The Killing of Sister George (1968) by Greg W — 06 Apr 2013

Very groundbreaking for its time, landmark of a movie.

A should-watch, quite the cult classic.

This review of The Killing of Sister George (1968) was written by Greg W on 06 Apr 2013.

The Killing of Sister George has generally received positive reviews.

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