Review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) by Cole Smithey for ColeSmithey.com — 27 Jun 2011

[VIDEO ESSAY] "My Beautiful Launderette" is a milestone of British cinema.

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This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by Cole Smithey and published by ColeSmithey.com on 27 Jun 2011.

My Beautiful Laundrette has generally received positive reviews.

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