Review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) by Michelle C — 30 Nov 2007

A very good classice film, worth watching.

This review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) was written by Michelle C on 30 Nov 2007.

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

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