Review of Personal Best (1982) by Kevin S — 10 Mar 2006

A very good movie, one of my favorites of Mariel Hemmingway.

This review of Personal Best (1982) was written by Kevin S on 10 Mar 2006.

Personal Best has generally received positive reviews.

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