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Review of Dragnet (1987) by Denise B — 13 May 2008

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Brilliant....one of dan aykroyd and tom hanks's best.

This review of Dragnet (1987) was written by Denise B on 13 May 2008.

Dragnet has generally received mixed reviews.

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