Review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) by John T — 27 Dec 2007

Based on two Helen Hanff books, great story of a love of books in the pre & post WWII years.

This review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was written by John T on 27 Dec 2007.

84 Charing Cross Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Melissa M (577) on 07 Nov 2009

Continuerò a consigliarlo agli amanti dei libri fino all'ultimo dei miei giorni <3…

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By Patrick R (412) on 16 Dec 2008

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By Leslea H (28) on 30 Jan 2009

Great wartime story of friendship. I love the NY feel of it. Bancroft is enchanting. A good one for a rainy night with a cup of tea…

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Ann bancroft is a american wanting rare british books, anthony hopkins is at a bookstore in london, sending her rare books, they spark up a…

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By Gwen D (44) on 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…

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By Kaushik N (4) on 20 May 2008

Endearing!! Having read the book, I was curious, how it could be made as a movie. And it exceeded all expectations…

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