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Review of The Governess (1998) by K. L — 15 Mar 2008

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Naked Tom Wilkinson was not what I rented this movie in hopes of seeing.

This review of The Governess (1998) was written by K. L on 15 Mar 2008.

The Governess has generally received mixed reviews.

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