Review of Maurice (1987) by Janice E — 03 Apr 2007

Being gay when it was illegal and punishable by jail. Excellent movie. Opps - some frontal male nudity. :-).

This review of Maurice (1987) was written by Janice E on 03 Apr 2007.

Maurice has generally received very positive reviews.

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