Review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) by Gwen D — 24 Jul 2008

Sooooo moving! weird to see it after reading the book (the movie is a lot similar, I have to say), and actors were great.

This review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was written by Gwen D on 24 Jul 2008.

84 Charing Cross Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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