Review of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) by Jeffrey P — 24 Nov 2008

Finest British film ever made, and just as relavant today as in 1943.

This review of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) was written by Jeffrey P on 24 Nov 2008.

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp has generally received very positive reviews.

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