Review of Quiz Show (1994) by Alejandro E — 04 Oct 2014

Real life courtroom drama about the outrageous methods of massive TV shows.Reamarkable plays of Fiennes and Turturro.

This review of Quiz Show (1994) was written by Alejandro E on 04 Oct 2014.

Quiz Show has generally received very positive reviews.

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