Review of Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) by Bryan C — 08 Oct 2007

The ultimate road movie,starring ex Beach boy Dennis Wilson, singer James Taylor, Warren Oates, & some very cool automobiles.

This review of Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) was written by Bryan C on 08 Oct 2007.

Two-Lane Blacktop has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Roger T (757) on 30 Aug 2012

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