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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
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PG,1hr 56min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
March 2, 1969
Director:
Ronald Neame
Distributor:
20th Century Fox
Starring:
Maggie Smith, Robert Stephens, Pamela Franklin  ...more
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Muriel Spark, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie stars Maggie Smith in the title role. Smith won an Academy Award for her delicately textured portrayal of an eccentric teacher at an exclusive Scottish girl's school. Miss Jean exhorts her "gels" to follow their hearts and never lose their youthful idealism. Unfortunately for her, she also stumps for her favorite political figures: Mussolini and Franco. In addition, she can't keep the innermost details of her private life a secret, ... Full Synopsis
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Michael Betzold, AMG Review
Maggie Smith won an Oscar in 1969 for her lead role as a free-thinking Scottish schoolteacher between the two world wars. The film was based on a stage play, itself based on a novel by Muriel Spark. Miss Brodie exhorts her charges to be true to themselves, but she's an outspoken admirer of fascism, as well as something of a libertine. The politics were confusing, but Miss Brodie's eccentricity was ... Full Review
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Maggie Smith
Jean Brodie
Robert Stephens
Teddy Lloyd
Pamela Franklin
Sandy
Gordon Jackson
Gordon Lowther
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Cynthia Nixon at "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" Opening Night
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