Review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) by Eddie B — 01 Mar 2008

Irish film. Brother executes brother? I don't think so!

This review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) was written by Eddie B on 01 Mar 2008.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley has generally received very positive reviews.

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