Review of The Killing of Sister George (1968) by Roger R — 24 Feb 2010

Part of my virtual gay film festival in honour of mardi gras week - take a look - Lesbian scene in London in the 60s.

This review of The Killing of Sister George (1968) was written by Roger R on 24 Feb 2010.

The Killing of Sister George has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kim A (172) on 06 Sep 2008

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By Greg W (4,011) on 06 Apr 2013

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Aldrich's film endures not because it's an example of bad, pre-Stonewall homo images but because of its sly way of celebrating…

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By William T (472) on 20 Feb 2008

Whay can I say, Beryll Reid. Brilliant cinematic experience. Went to see it at filmhouse and reel 2 had turned pink lol…

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By Pablo Villaça (1,590) for Cinema em Cena (1,589) on 24 Apr 2006

Quase um Quem Tem Medo de Virginia Woolf…

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By Paul B (2,474) on 23 Sep 2007

Beryl Reids performance in this film is wonderful…

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This flopped at the box office because of THAT scene. The director tried to sue but failed…

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