Review of The Principal (1987) by Cassandra R — 22 Apr 2007

Great Movie about how one man CAN make a differance in a world gone bad.

This review of The Principal (1987) was written by Cassandra R on 22 Apr 2007.

The Principal has generally received mixed reviews.

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