Review of Vengeance Is Mine (1979) by Salamo M — 15 Oct 2008

Mad baller procedural filmed with unnerving objectivity.

This review of Vengeance Is Mine (1979) was written by Salamo M on 15 Oct 2008.

Vengeance Is Mine has generally received very positive reviews.

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