Review of Mother India (1957) by Naveed A — 16 Jun 2007

Fantastic, one of the greatest films ever, a real tear jerker, if you haven't seen it you must!

This review of Mother India (1957) was written by Naveed A on 16 Jun 2007.

Mother India has generally received positive reviews.

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