Review of The Prince of Tides (1991) by Sarah D — 25 Oct 2008

Heartbreaking movie, excellent performances by all the actors, great book turned into a great movie. Really enjoyed it.

This review of The Prince of Tides (1991) was written by Sarah D on 25 Oct 2008.

The Prince of Tides has generally received positive reviews.

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