Review of Turkish Delight (1973) by John T — 02 Oct 2010

This is the 1973 movie (based on the novel written by Jan Wolkers) that changed the Dutch society forever...

This review of Turkish Delight (1973) was written by John T on 02 Oct 2010.

Turkish Delight has generally received positive reviews.

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Rutger Hauer munasillaan. Ei oikein iske tämä raina. kovasti kyllä kehutaan leffaa, 'sydäntä raastavin rakkauselokuva koskaan'. Jaa…

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