Review of Tea with Mussolini (1999) by Luz A — 25 Mar 2012

All the ladies were good, the guys were generally crap, in particular the main protagonist. Having said that, it is a movie with a good heart and one that I enjoyed.

This review of Tea with Mussolini (1999) was written by Luz A on 25 Mar 2012.

Tea with Mussolini has generally received positive reviews.

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