Review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) by Rajan K — 11 Oct 2010

Rich, well developed, beautifully shot and Linda Hunt's gender bender was SO THOROUGH that I only found out later.

This review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) was written by Rajan K on 11 Oct 2010.

The Year of Living Dangerously has generally received positive reviews.

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