Review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) by Justbe R — 08 Mar 2011

"Get off my back man!" Quite possibly the best rant I have ever heard in a movie.

This review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) was written by Justbe R on 08 Mar 2011.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner has generally received very positive reviews.

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