Review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) by Sarah J — 20 Feb 2008

It's amazing that Daniel Day Lewis was the same actor who appeared in this, Room With A View, There Will Be Blood and My Left Foot.

This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by Sarah J on 20 Feb 2008.

My Beautiful Laundrette has generally received positive reviews.

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