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Review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) by Michael C — 10 Nov 2007

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Again, the hey day of Film Four. Progressive for its day and the making of Day-Lewis. Subversively erotic.

This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by Michael C on 10 Nov 2007.

My Beautiful Laundrette has generally received positive reviews.

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