Review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) by Mark V — 01 Jun 2009

Although NOT an Anthony Hopkins fan, he's OK in this soapy melodrama.

This review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was written by Mark V on 01 Jun 2009.

84 Charing Cross Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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