Review of A Passage to India (1984) by Corey M — 05 Jan 2008

Beautiful cinematography, and inspired casting (save for Alec Guinness). Wonderful.

This review of A Passage to India (1984) was written by Corey M on 05 Jan 2008.

A Passage to India has generally received positive reviews.

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