Review of Dirty Dancing (1987) by Jade B — 14 Dec 2012

C'est cÃ (C)taine mais c'est bon! :).

This review of Dirty Dancing (1987) was written by Jade B on 14 Dec 2012.

Dirty Dancing has generally received positive reviews.

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