Review of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) by Karen W — 31 Jul 2007

David Bowie Fwooor.. what more can I say !!

This review of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) was written by Karen W on 31 Jul 2007.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence has generally received positive reviews.

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