Review of Angela's Ashes (1999) by Deadly Night S — 27 Nov 2007

Dont know why, but this is one movie that I watch it again & again! Maybe the the main actor in the movie is also called 'Frank' lol.

This review of Angela's Ashes (1999) was written by Deadly Night S on 27 Nov 2007.

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