Review of Stand and Deliver (1988) by Lucy S — 28 Jan 2010

Brilliant movie! GReat acting and the story is fantastic!

This review of Stand and Deliver (1988) was written by Lucy S on 28 Jan 2010.

Stand and Deliver has generally received very positive reviews.

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