Review of Family Business (1982) by Anthony G — 08 Feb 2018

Painfully unfunny and a cast that is completely wasted. A really difficult watch. A caper comedy that gets the tone all wrong.

This review of Family Business (1982) was written by Anthony G on 08 Feb 2018.

Family Business has generally received mixed reviews.

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