Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Lav G — 25 Feb 2009

Yet another film I may need an inervention with. I watch it weekly.

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Lav G on 25 Feb 2009.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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Una maravilla: una clase de actuacion impresionante, nada desentona. Belleza total. Bien Pacino dirigiendo... es el maestro actor, sin duda…

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By Michael R (2,154) on 27 Dec 2009

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