Review of Quiz Show (1994) by Lars-Erik D — 20 Jan 2008

Sleek and well-acted by Turturro and Fiennes.

This review of Quiz Show (1994) was written by Lars-Erik D on 20 Jan 2008.

Quiz Show has generally received very positive reviews.

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