Review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) by Hossein N — 16 Aug 2009

Historically is quite important but after years feels not much more than a shallow moral drama.

This review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) was written by Hossein N on 16 Aug 2009.

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

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