Review of The Secret of My Success (1987) by Mark W — 22 Oct 2008

Hasn't aged well, but Michael J. Fox is well on form in this corporate ladder lite film.

This review of The Secret of My Success (1987) was written by Mark W on 22 Oct 2008.

The Secret of My Success has generally received mixed reviews.

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