Review of Down Periscope (1996) by Kim R — 30 Jun 2007

I love the small game bird on the cooks shoulder Classic!!!

This review of Down Periscope (1996) was written by Kim R on 30 Jun 2007.

Down Periscope has generally received positive reviews.

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