Review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) by Tony B — 09 Nov 2008

Wonderful acting with a great script and several very memorable scenes. It's a classic must see film for everyone.

This review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) was written by Tony B on 09 Nov 2008.

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

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