Review of Topaz (1945) by Alan M — 27 Jan 2009

This and Torn Curtain must be Hitchcock's worst! Appalling!

This review of Topaz (1945) was written by Alan M on 27 Jan 2009.

Topaz has generally received mixed reviews.

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