Review of The Lost Weekend (1945) by Geoff J — 17 Sep 2007

Must See! How daring can the screen dare to be? No adult man or woman can risk missing the startling frankness of The Lost Weekend!

This review of The Lost Weekend (1945) was written by Geoff J on 17 Sep 2007.

The Lost Weekend has generally received very positive reviews.

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