Review of The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) by Vinca J — 21 Jan 2009

Loved this film...great old fashioned historical drama. Shame they didn't make more...

This review of The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) was written by Vinca J on 21 Jan 2009.

The Man in the Iron Mask has generally received mixed reviews.

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