Review of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) by Madeline S — 20 Sep 2006

This was funnier, when I was little. Very little.

This review of The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) was written by Madeline S on 20 Sep 2006.

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

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