Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Pat Graham for Chicago Reader — 08 Feb 1989

Director Arthur Hiller (Love Story, Silver Streak) just puts his apolitical head down and digs into the mess without worrying about style or sense.

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This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Pat Graham and published by Chicago Reader on 08 Feb 1989.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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