Review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) by Harriet A — 19 Nov 2008

Great film, you cant determine what will happen next, represents conservative society in the 80s with homosexuality, multiculturalism, and racist punks.

This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by Harriet A on 19 Nov 2008.

My Beautiful Laundrette has generally received positive reviews.

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