Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Nishlank J — 03 Aug 2013

Great actors they are! M.Douglas may get an Oscar. gay stuff was a bit too much for me. I'm for equality! just saying.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Nishlank J on 03 Aug 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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