Review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) by Marcella H — 01 Jan 2008

Sucks the life right out of you. La Liz & Burton are magical to watch.

This review of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) was written by Marcella H on 01 Jan 2008.

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

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