Review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) by Sammy T — 25 Nov 2007

This is a great movie! I loved it!! one of my favorites.

This review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) was written by Sammy T on 25 Nov 2007.

The Greatest Game Ever Played has generally received positive reviews.

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