Review of What Makes Sammy Run? (1959) by Brody M — 05 Nov 2009

Some people will do whatever it takes to get to the top then anything to stay there.

This review of What Makes Sammy Run? (1959) was written by Brody M on 05 Nov 2009.

What Makes Sammy Run? has generally received positive reviews.

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Fun stuff, snappy and smart dialogue, some of which would never air on network television today, and Larry Blyden was sure handsome back then…

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