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Review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) by Bethany K — 10 Aug 2009

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The weakest of the three! But, Robert Goulet is in it!

This review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was written by Bethany K on 10 Aug 2009.

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear has generally received positive reviews.

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