Review of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) by Colleen D — 01 Nov 2007

A hilarious comedy that shows that everyone can be friends.

This review of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) was written by Colleen D on 01 Nov 2007.

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

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