Review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) by Jennifer C — 23 Mar 2009

It was nice to get a fuller sense of the story, and find out that all the fault doesn't lay with RP.

This review of Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008) was written by Jennifer C on 23 Mar 2009.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired has generally received positive reviews.

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