Review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) by Tammy A — 14 Sep 2007

This movie scared the hell out of me as a child.

This review of The Great Mouse Detective (1986) was written by Tammy A on 14 Sep 2007.

The Great Mouse Detective has generally received positive reviews.

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