Review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) by Connie H — 18 Oct 2007

I love Bette Midler and she is awesome in this movie. Very funny!

This review of Outrageous Fortune (1987) was written by Connie H on 18 Oct 2007.

Outrageous Fortune has generally received mixed reviews.

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