Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Pete H — 26 Nov 2006

Escape To Victory, set in India, with Cricket not football, and songs. And 3 hours long. Bliss:).

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Pete H on 26 Nov 2006.

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

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