Review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) by Sabrina M — 03 Feb 2007

A very endearing story based on a real life pen-pal relationship turned into a book. Perfect movie for Anglophiles.

This review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was written by Sabrina M on 03 Feb 2007.

84 Charing Cross Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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