Review of The Mission (1986) by Jean-Midnightmarc V — 15 May 2008

I LOVE THE THEME TUNE SO MUCH what a corker of a film!

This review of The Mission (1986) was written by Jean-Midnightmarc V on 15 May 2008.

The Mission has generally received positive reviews.

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