Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Sarah L — 12 Jun 2007

Great foreign film. Catherine Deneuve is so amazing.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Sarah L on 12 Jun 2007.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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