Review of Lost in La Mancha (2002) by Johannes H — 26 Sep 2007

The best making-of documentary ever made, and it's of a movie that failed to get made!

This review of Lost in La Mancha (2002) was written by Johannes H on 26 Sep 2007.

Lost in La Mancha has generally received positive reviews.

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