Review of White Hunter, Black Heart (1990) by Nathan B — 26 Jul 2007

Eastwood must have been drunk when he signed to do this pile of garbage.

This review of White Hunter, Black Heart (1990) was written by Nathan B on 26 Jul 2007.

White Hunter, Black Heart has generally received positive reviews.

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