Review of Tales of the Rat Fink (2006) by Rodney W — 06 May 2014

This is the only available video on Big Daddy Ed Roth I've found. I'm glad we have it. Wish there was more available.

This review of Tales of the Rat Fink (2006) was written by Rodney W on 06 May 2014.

Tales of the Rat Fink has generally received positive reviews.

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