Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Elizabeth M — 25 Sep 2010

I liked the atomosphere of this movie. the story was.. okay.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Elizabeth M on 25 Sep 2010.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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I discovered the soundtrack in our house when I was a teenager-fell in love & I can't see it enough-I always cry at the end…

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