Review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) by Thomas H — 03 Feb 2009

Funny movie, notable for an appearance by Emperor Palpatine as a butler.

This review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) was written by Thomas H on 03 Feb 2009.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has generally received very positive reviews.

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