Review of Shirley Valentine (1989) by Phil C — 24 Jun 2007

Tour de force by Pauline Collins...touching and hilarious.

This review of Shirley Valentine (1989) was written by Phil C on 24 Jun 2007.

Shirley Valentine has generally received positive reviews.

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