Review of Brokedown Palace (1999) by Stephanie W — 05 Jun 2007

A great movie about true friendship and loyalty. A must see for anyone who loves a good drama.

This review of Brokedown Palace (1999) was written by Stephanie W on 05 Jun 2007.

Brokedown Palace has generally received mixed reviews.

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