Review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) by Selvi N — 27 Jul 2008

I didn't like To Sir With Love but Poitier is brilliant in this. Star performance by Katherine Hepburn as well.

This review of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) was written by Selvi N on 27 Jul 2008.

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

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