Review of The Jerk (1979) by Matti O — 24 Apr 2008

Tän kaverin paras leffa..tai itse asiassa ainut hyvä leffa! Mutta on kyllä todella hyvä!!!

This review of The Jerk (1979) was written by Matti O on 24 Apr 2008.

The Jerk has generally received positive reviews.

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