Review of Will Penny (1967) by Raymond C — 08 Jun 2016

The ENDING??? Why do Movie Directors torture the populace? He had the GIRL? What's with the chastity let's be a PRIEST ENDING?? I'm keeping your 5th STAR! You didn't earn it.

This review of Will Penny (1967) was written by Raymond C on 08 Jun 2016.

Will Penny has generally received positive reviews.

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Heston made so many formulaic disaster films during the seventies that it's hard to remember that he was a pretty good actor as well…

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A western from 1968 with an aging Charlton Heston. Not much action, more interaction between a squatter mother and son…

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