Review of The Osterman Weekend (1983) by Jimmy W — 26 Jan 2012

Dull, dull, dull! What a shame it's Peckinpah's last film.

This review of The Osterman Weekend (1983) was written by Jimmy W on 26 Jan 2012.

The Osterman Weekend has generally received mixed reviews.

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Forgot bout this one-but am going to find it…

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