Review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) by Dave R — 19 Sep 2007

I can watch this film year in and year out and still end up on the floor holding my sides.

This review of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) was written by Dave R on 19 Sep 2007.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has generally received very positive reviews.

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