Review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) by Bradley K — 25 Sep 2014

Not revolutionary but well crafted and a pleasure to watch.

This review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) was written by Bradley K on 25 Sep 2014.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has generally received very positive reviews.

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