Review of Three the Hard Way (1974) by Jake C — 24 Feb 2018

Squandered potential with a great villain and mediocre justice.

This review of Three the Hard Way (1974) was written by Jake C on 24 Feb 2018.

Three the Hard Way has generally received mixed reviews.

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