Review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) by Mark W — 29 Jun 2007

This film changed British filmmaking, forever. It belongs in every collection, especially every gay collection.

This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by Mark W on 29 Jun 2007.

My Beautiful Laundrette has generally received positive reviews.

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