Review of Working Girl (1988) by Jonathan W — 11 Apr 2009

Harrison Ford doesn't shoot anybody. 'Nuff said.

This review of Working Girl (1988) was written by Jonathan W on 11 Apr 2009.

Working Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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