Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Private U — 11 Aug 2007

All students of acting (and Shakespeare) should see this movie. Required viewing.

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Private U on 11 Aug 2007.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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