Review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) by Paul D — 14 Sep 2007

Wicked british parody/late 80's shitshow. the guy is fuckin jokes bitch.

This review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) was written by Paul D on 14 Sep 2007.

How to Get Ahead in Advertising has generally received positive reviews.

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