Review of The Whistle Blower (1986) by Sebastian P — 14 May 2017

A very well made thriller, a little dated but enjoyable!

This review of The Whistle Blower (1986) was written by Sebastian P on 14 May 2017.

The Whistle Blower has generally received mixed reviews.

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