Review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) by Jose G — 28 Jul 2007

Everytime I watch this movie, I just feel bad for Miss Brodie's own pompous ignorance. Maggie Smith is a delight to watch.

This review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) was written by Jose G on 28 Jul 2007.

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

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