Review of The Parallax View (1974) by Matt O — 10 Jul 2008

Underrated 70's conspiracy thriller by great director Alan J. Pakula and starring Warren Beatty in the lead role.

This review of The Parallax View (1974) was written by Matt O on 10 Jul 2008.

The Parallax View has generally received positive reviews.

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