Review of Thunderball (1965) by Landon M — 06 Apr 2014

This is a ripper. Claudine Auger is crumpet personified.

Top draw Bond.

This review of Thunderball (1965) was written by Landon M on 06 Apr 2014.

Thunderball has generally received positive reviews.

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