Review of The Last Detail (1973) by Nicolas M — 27 Aug 2008

Une histoire emouvante et drole, dont l'efficacite repose principalement sur les personnages bien construits et le talent des acteurs qui les interpretent.

This review of The Last Detail (1973) was written by Nicolas M on 27 Aug 2008.

The Last Detail has generally received very positive reviews.

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