Review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) by Jy L — 23 Mar 2010

Incredible performances in this visually stunning romance against the background of political upheaval in Indonesia in the 1960s.

This review of The Year of Living Dangerously (1982) was written by Jy L on 23 Mar 2010.

The Year of Living Dangerously has generally received positive reviews.

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