Review of The Spanish Gardener (1956) by Tim G — 01 Sep 2010

Dirk Bogarde and Michael Hordern are completely wasted in this melodrama. The plot is paper thin and completely predictable. Avoid!

This review of The Spanish Gardener (1956) was written by Tim G on 01 Sep 2010.

The Spanish Gardener has generally received mixed reviews.

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