Review of Female Trouble (1976) by Rick P — 04 Dec 2007

One of my two favorite John Waters' movies. This one made me laugh out loud more than any of them. Perverse and inimitable.

This review of Female Trouble (1976) was written by Rick P on 04 Dec 2007.

Female Trouble has generally received positive reviews.

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