Review of Legal Eagles (1986) by Chris J — 19 Sep 2007

I have seen this movie several hundred times - it's ace - they don't make em like this anymore!

This review of Legal Eagles (1986) was written by Chris J on 19 Sep 2007.

Legal Eagles has generally received mixed reviews.

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