Review of The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) by Kate M — 06 Jul 2007

Fantastic Film. Amazing story telling from Moore and Harrelson.

This review of The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005) was written by Kate M on 06 Jul 2007.

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio has generally received positive reviews.

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