Review of The Last Starfighter (1984) by Rhoda S — 28 May 2008

Dan O'Herlihy and Robert Preston are marvelous.

Yolonda Baby!

This review of The Last Starfighter (1984) was written by Rhoda S on 28 May 2008.

The Last Starfighter has generally received positive reviews.

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