Review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) by Ben H — 09 Sep 2008

The movie itself is ok. But it is the Indomitable Maggie Smith that really makes this film worth watching.

This review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) was written by Ben H on 09 Sep 2008.

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie has generally received very positive reviews.

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