Review of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) by Four Star F — 29 Jul 2013

Possibly the funniest movie ever made. "emmergeny, emmergency - everyone to geet from streeet!".

This review of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) was written by Four Star F on 29 Jul 2013.

The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! has generally received positive reviews.

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