Review of Playing by Heart (1998) by Heidi D — 08 Jul 2007

Sean connery & gena rowlands create magic their through line alone I could watch over and over.

This review of Playing by Heart (1998) was written by Heidi D on 08 Jul 2007.

Playing by Heart has generally received positive reviews.

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