Review of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) by Maria A — 18 May 2007

Wonderful screenplay of a very complex book.

This review of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1994) was written by Maria A on 18 May 2007.

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Erika G (93) on 07 Feb 2011

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By Graham L (333) on 06 Jan 2009

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