Review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) by I Am A Man R — 21 Oct 2007

My favourite play. And I wasn't disappointed with the film.

Tim Roth and Gary Oldman are perfect.

This review of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1991) was written by I Am A Man R on 21 Oct 2007.

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead has generally received very positive reviews.

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