Review of Every Which Way but Loose (1978) by David K — 26 May 2008

One of my favorite movies when I was a kid. A bareknuckle fighter and an Orangutan. What more do you need?

This review of Every Which Way but Loose (1978) was written by David K on 26 May 2008.

Every Which Way but Loose has generally received mixed reviews.

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Glad I bought this one , Clint with the Orangutan at the trafficlights was burnt in my brain sinds the release in 1978…

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