Thursday 10 May 2018

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1968, released 1969 Ronnie Neame)

Based on Jay Presson Allen's stage adaptation of Muriel Spark's 1961 novel. Maggie Smith and Pamela Franklin both make impressions as deluded teacher and strong-willed pupil. Good support from Robert Stephens (then married to Maggie), Gordon Jackson, Celia Johnson, Diane Grayson, Jane Carr and the somewhat sinister looking Ann Way.

Maggie won both BAFTA and Oscar. Celia received BAFTA, Pamela a nomination. It was shot by Ted Moore.

I'm in the middle on this one. Other prize-winning reviews to follow.


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