Review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) by Mickey S — 25 Jun 2007

Maggie Smith is dang good as Miss Brodie, in her "prime".

This review of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) was written by Mickey S on 25 Jun 2007.

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

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