Review of Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) by Erik E — 27 Dec 2007

Best car movie I've seen. Pretty much a cult movie.

This review of Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) was written by Erik E on 27 Dec 2007.

Two-Lane Blacktop has generally received very positive reviews.

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