Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Gaku S — 16 Apr 2015

I have never expected to watch this movie again. Thanks for Hulu Plus ( The Criterion collection ).

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Gaku S on 16 Apr 2015.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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