Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Yianni C — 09 Jun 2007

I learned all I know about cricket from this film.

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Yianni C on 09 Jun 2007.

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has generally received very positive reviews.

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