Review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) by Michael C — 05 Aug 2007

Saw it the day it opened. Great Score, good cast.

This review of The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) was written by Michael C on 05 Aug 2007.

The Ghost and the Darkness has generally received positive reviews.

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