Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Phillip C — 07 Jun 2007

One of the greatest musical films I've ever seen.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Phillip C on 07 Jun 2007.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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