Review of Yojimbo (1961) by Teresa E — 27 May 2008

A really fun movie - fans of Clint Eastwood Westerns will love it!

This review of Yojimbo (1961) was written by Teresa E on 27 May 2008.

Yojimbo has generally received very positive reviews.

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