Review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) by Richard P — 09 Mar 2012

If you haven't seen this you haven't lived, truly brilliant!!

This review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) was written by Richard P on 09 Mar 2012.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has generally received very positive reviews.

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