Review of Looking for Richard (1996) by Jeff G — 14 Jul 2010

A must see for anyone interested in theatre, Shakespeare, the Method, or Pacino.

This review of Looking for Richard (1996) was written by Jeff G on 14 Jul 2010.

Looking for Richard has generally received positive reviews.

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As I was watching this movie, all I could think of was, I wish they had show this before reading Shakespeare in high school…

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By Emily L (439) on 22 Jan 2009

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