MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE

1985
Originally shot for television, it was later released in cinemas.
The plot tackles many polemical issues, such as homosexuality, racism and England's economic and political policy during the 1980s.

Saeed Jaffrey - Nasser Hussein
Roshan Seth - Ali Hussein
Daniel Day-Lewis - Johnny (as Daniel Day Lewis)

Channel4 Films– Working Title

Social-Realist style
Has a big selling point because it appeals to the gay market. But may be a hard sell because of the homophobic culture.

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SYNOPSIS
MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE is set in London during the Thatcher years and is the story of Omar (Gordon Warnecke), a young Asian man who takes over his uncle's laundrette. He is helped by his white boyfriend Johnny (Daniel Day-Lewis), who in turn is harranged by his neo-nazi friends who are out to taunt him for his association with Omar.

Directed by Stephen Frears – later went on to be successful and directed “The Queen”
Starred Daniel Day-Lewis – later went on to be successful actor & in “There Will Be Blood” and “Gangs of New York”.

Academy Awards, USA
Year 1987
Result Nominated
Award Oscar
Category/Recipient(s) Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Hanif Kureishi


BAFTA Awards
Year 1986
Result Nominated
Award BAFTA Film Award
Category/Recipient(s) Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Saeed Jaffrey
Best Screenplay - Original
Hanif Kureishi


Evening Standard British Film Awards

Year 1986
Result Won
Award Evening Standard British Film Award
Category/Recipient(s) Best Film
Stephen Frears


Independent Spirit Awards

Year 1987
Result Nominated
Award Special Distinction Award
Category/Recipient(s)


National Board of Review, USA

Year 1986
Result Won
Award NBR Award
Category/Recipient(s) Best Supporting Actor
Daniel Day-Lewis
Also for A Room with a View (1985).

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA

Year 1987
Result Won
Award NSFC Award
Category/Recipient(s) Best Screenplay
Hanif Kureishi


New York Film Critics Circle Awards

Year 1986

Result Won

Award NYFCC Award

Category/Recipient(s) Best Screenplay
Hanif Kureishi

Best Supporting Actor
Daniel Day-Lewis
Also for A Room with a View (1985).