Review of The Crucible (1996) by Mason R — 27 May 2008

Want to know that religion looks like without education...::points to movie::...Winona is a fox.

This review of The Crucible (1996) was written by Mason R on 27 May 2008.

The Crucible has generally received positive reviews.

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