Review of Finian's Rainbow (1968) by Etienne W — 28 Jan 2008

So wierd and so wonderful! One of my fondest childhood memories...

This review of Finian's Rainbow (1968) was written by Etienne W on 28 Jan 2008.

Finian's Rainbow has generally received mixed reviews.

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