Review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) by Fawn R — 13 Jul 2009

Really messed up movie...but I LOVE Richard Burton!

This review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) was written by Fawn R on 13 Jul 2009.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? has generally received very positive reviews.

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