Review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) by Dimitris K — 11 Nov 2007

Those were the coming out years with Frears by my side, how can I not like it!

This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by Dimitris K on 11 Nov 2007.

My Beautiful Laundrette has generally received positive reviews.

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