Review of Pride (2014) by Rainer D — 04 Jan 2015

Eigentlich ernste Themen so unterhaltsam zu erzählen schaffen wohl nur die Briten.

This review of Pride (2014) was written by Rainer D on 04 Jan 2015.

Pride has generally received very positive reviews.

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