Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by June M — 20 Jul 2006

Loved it war romance set in a beautiful country.

This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by June M on 20 Jul 2006.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.

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