Review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) by Robert O — 05 Jun 2007

I dont understand why no one has seen this movie.

This review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) was written by Robert O on 05 Jun 2007.

The Man Who Fell to Earth has generally received positive reviews.

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