An ambitious Asian Briton and his white lover strive for success and hope, when they open up a glamorous laundromat.
"My Beautiful Laundrette" was Stephen Frears' third feature film for the cinema. Originally shot for television, it was first released in cinemas and eventually became his first international success. Today, of course, he is one of the most successful directors in the world. And the story is an excellent snapshot of race, sexual orientation, class and politics in 1980s England.
Most interesting, perhaps, is that this film and "Room With a View" apparently came out on the same day and therefore launched Daniel Day-Lewis to the world stage. He could have been stuck being an obscure actor, but by this impeccable timing, he was immediately recognized as the great that he was / is.
"My Beautiful Laundrette" was Stephen Frears' third feature film for the cinema. Originally shot for television, it was first released in cinemas and eventually became his first international success. Today, of course, he is one of the most successful directors in the world. And the story is an excellent snapshot of race, sexual orientation, class and politics in 1980s England.
Most interesting, perhaps, is that this film and "Room With a View" apparently came out on the same day and therefore launched Daniel Day-Lewis to the world stage. He could have been stuck being an obscure actor, but by this impeccable timing, he was immediately recognized as the great that he was / is.