Review of Eating Raoul (1982) by Sidney S — 28 Aug 2007

Brilliant black comedy movie. Watch it so you can tell others that you have!

This review of Eating Raoul (1982) was written by Sidney S on 28 Aug 2007.

Eating Raoul has generally received positive reviews.

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