Review of Roadie (1980) by Joseph M — 05 Aug 2009

Wow....I'm speechless. It is hard to capture the trashyness the sheer cheesiness celebrated in this movie.

This review of Roadie (1980) was written by Joseph M on 05 Aug 2009.

Roadie has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mickey S (135) on 08 Jun 2007

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By David H (2,838) on 31 Aug 2007

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By Emmylou A (51) on 14 Jan 2009

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By Emma I (22) on 01 Jan 2008

Meat Loaf is fantastic in this and he looks cute too... Love it…

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By James G (717) on 25 Aug 2007

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