Review of What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) by Paul E — 22 Feb 2012

Widely considered the gold standard for the re-dubbing school of comedy, and deservedly so.

This review of What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) was written by Paul E on 22 Feb 2012.

What's Up, Tiger Lily? has generally received mixed reviews.

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