Review of The Lonely Guy (1984) by Robert E — 23 Feb 2012

I should have watched Roxanne or LA story instead...or even Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

This review of The Lonely Guy (1984) was written by Robert E on 23 Feb 2012.

The Lonely Guy has generally received mixed reviews.

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