Review of Raising Arizona (1987) by Cody C — 29 Jan 2012

Great Coen Brothers movie with a fantastic early role from Cage.

This review of Raising Arizona (1987) was written by Cody C on 29 Jan 2012.

Raising Arizona has generally received very positive reviews.

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