Review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) by Hillari H — 01 Oct 2007

" if you were a broadway play people would be humming your face".

This review of The Goodbye Girl (1977) was written by Hillari H on 01 Oct 2007.

The Goodbye Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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