Review of The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) by Glenn K — 19 Aug 2007

One of Tom Hanks' funniest, and it's about professional musicians!

This review of The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) was written by Glenn K on 19 Aug 2007.

The Man with One Red Shoe has generally received mixed reviews.

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