Review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) by Bryant R — 26 Dec 2007

Would be 4 1/2 if it didnt screw the Graduate at the Oscars.

This review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) was written by Bryant R on 26 Dec 2007.

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

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