Review of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) by Bryr H — 08 Sep 2012

Terrific film with beaut story and wonderful performances.

This review of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2012) was written by Bryr H on 08 Sep 2012.

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nigel E (30) on 28 Dec 2014

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By Jennifer M (1,179) on 31 Aug 2014

I am in love with this movie! I thought this would be some stuffy movie about fishing, but it is not stuffy at all…

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By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 28 Nov 2021

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By Dierregi (39) on 25 Jan 2015

McGregor plays stuffy government employee Dr. Alfred Jones, forced by his boss to pursue the dubious plan of introducing salmons in Yemen…

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By Sara S (516) on 15 Jul 2014

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By Neely Swanson (130) for Easy Reader (California) (130) on 17 Sep 2017

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By Paul D (6,077) on 31 Dec 2014

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By Deborah Ross (530) for The Spectator (1,162) on 30 Aug 2018

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