Review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) by Lenny M — 26 Feb 2010

The Dad's speeach at the end always makes me cry!! "It's only a pigmentation problem"-Love that quote!!!

This review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) was written by Lenny M on 26 Feb 2010.

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

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