Review of Brokedown Palace (1999) by Sue B — 23 Jan 2011

Great movie, but Bangkok HIlton with Nicole Kidman is better.

This review of Brokedown Palace (1999) was written by Sue B on 23 Jan 2011.

Brokedown Palace has generally received mixed reviews.

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