Review of Murphy's Romance (1985) by Brian I — 12 Apr 2008

Good movie..has romance and comedy..what more can you ask for?

This review of Murphy's Romance (1985) was written by Brian I on 12 Apr 2008.

Murphy's Romance has generally received positive reviews.

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