Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Julius L — 20 Aug 2009

Some of the lines out of Bette and Shelley are hilarious. Great goofy fun!

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Julius L on 20 Aug 2009.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Missy A (14) on 03 Oct 2007

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