Review of Looking for Eric (2009) by Fino- F — 02 May 2010

Great British gritty drama, mad concept but it works & the great man is top drawer !!

This review of Looking for Eric (2009) was written by Fino- F on 02 May 2010.

Looking for Eric has generally received positive reviews.

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