Review of Dragnet (1987) by Pam W — 13 Jun 2007

Probably the BEST movie I've ever seen. Hysterically funny.

This review of Dragnet (1987) was written by Pam W on 13 Jun 2007.

Dragnet has generally received mixed reviews.

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