Review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) by Dylan N — 18 Feb 2008

Classic, must see for a golf buff. After the final hole when the father hands over a dollar to the son is sure to move you.

This review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) was written by Dylan N on 18 Feb 2008.

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