Review of The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) by Cj S — 18 Jul 2010

I enjoyed this and in particular Woddy Harrelson's performance. Worth a watch.

This review of The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) was written by Cj S on 18 Jul 2010.

The People vs. Larry Flynt has generally received very positive reviews.

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