Review of Every Which Way but Loose (1978) by Donna J — 17 Dec 2007

Punching Orang Utans. Clint Eastwood. What's not to love?

This review of Every Which Way but Loose (1978) was written by Donna J on 17 Dec 2007.

Every Which Way but Loose has generally received mixed reviews.

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