Review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) by P. P — 08 Aug 2014

A fun bit of fluff - reminiscent of the screwball comedies of the 1940s. Reminded me a little of Palm Beach Story. Michael Caine is great in this.

This review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) was written by P. P on 08 Aug 2014.

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