Review of Witness (1985) by Peter E — 29 Feb 2012

Magnífica. La vi hace muchos años, y ahora se aprecia más todavía el drama que se esconde tras los tiros y lo policíaco. Gran cine ochentero.

This review of Witness (1985) was written by Peter E on 29 Feb 2012.

Witness has generally received very positive reviews.

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