Review of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) by Véronique M — 30 Mar 2008

C'est un vieux film que j'ai decouvert dernierement. A voir!

This review of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) was written by Véronique M on 30 Mar 2008.

Young Sherlock Holmes has generally received positive reviews.

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