The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Based On the book by Muriel Spark

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a 1969 British drama film directed by Ronald Neame from a screenplay written by Jay Presson Allen, adapted from her own stage play, which was in turn based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Muriel Spark. The film stars Maggie Smith in the title role as an unrestrained teacher at a girls' school in Edinburgh. Celia Johnson, Robert Stephens, Pamela Franklin, and Gordon Jackson are featured in supporting roles. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie premiered at the 1969 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and was released in UK cinemas on 24 February 1969 and in the US on 2 March 1969.

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Release date:

February 24, 1969

Director:

Ronald Neame

Cast:

Maggie Smith, Robert Stephens, Pamela Franklin, Gordon Jackson, Celia Johnson

Genre:

Romance, Drama

Country:

United States, United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

1969 in adaptations