My Beautiful Laundrette
"A Sharp, Sophisticated, Funny, Sexy, Compassionate Picture"
1985-11-16
6.8
en 98mComedyDramaRomance
A Pakistani Briton renovates a rundown laundrette with his male lover while dealing with drama within his family, the local Pakistani community, and a persistent mob of skinheads.
Director of Photography
Oliver Stapleton
Author
Hanif Kureishi
Producer
Sarah Radclyffe
Director
Stephen Frears
Producer
Tim Bevan
Editor
Mick Audsley
london, england skinhead society fascism immigration family business laundromat working class racism car dealership racial tension laundry lgbt alcoholic father star crossed lovers 1980s skinheads pakistani culture gay theme british asian thatcherism punk business owner 16mm film margaret thatcher
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$2,451,545Budget
$860,000Countries
- United Kingdom
Companies
- Working Title Films
- SAF Productions
- Channel Four Films
