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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

  • TV Series
  • 1978
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
160
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1978)
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The series tells the story of an educator's effect on impressionable young ladies at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh, revealing the challenges they face growing up in 1930s S... Read allThe series tells the story of an educator's effect on impressionable young ladies at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh, revealing the challenges they face growing up in 1930s Scotland.The series tells the story of an educator's effect on impressionable young ladies at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh, revealing the challenges they face growing up in 1930s Scotland.

  • Stars
    • Geraldine McEwan
    • Vivienne Ross
    • Lynsey Baxter
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    160
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    • Stars
      • Geraldine McEwan
      • Vivienne Ross
      • Lynsey Baxter
    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Geraldine McEwan
    Geraldine McEwan
    • Jean Brodie
    • 1978
    Vivienne Ross
    • Miss Campbell
    • 1978
    Lynsey Baxter
    Lynsey Baxter
    • Sandy Stranger
    • 1978
    Amanda Kirby
    • Jenny Gray
    • 1978
    Tracey Childs
    Tracey Childs
    • Rose Stanley
    • 1978
    Jean McKinley
    Jean McKinley
    • Mary MacGregor
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    Penelope Allsopp
    • Dorothy
    • 1978
    Julie Brennan
    • Juliet
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    Evelyn Hill
    • Schoolgirl
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    Marion Harvey
    • Schoolgirl
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    Janette Rankin
    • Schoolgirl
    • 1978
    Leona Monaghan
    • Schoolgirl
    • 1978
    Anne McFadden
    • Schoolgirl
    • 1978
    Diane Wilson
    • Schoolgirl
    • 1978
    Patricia Rouse
    • Schoolgirl
    • 1978
    Candace Alexander
    • Schoolgirl
    • 1978
    Linda Downey
    • Schoolgirl
    • 1978
    Noreen D'Inverno
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    Wonderful ... funny, moving and eccentric

    I missed this in the 70s (just started university and did not have a TV) and only discovered it in 2020 on DVD.

    As a recently retired teacher I think schools now lack the spirit of Miss Jean Brodie - a true educator who recognises the individuality of her girls. No teaching to the test or league tables for Miss Brodie - education means inspiration, curiosity and a desire to learn.

    Geraldine McEwan is truly wonderful in the title role but she is surrounded by a wealth of acting talent - not least from the girls in her class.

    The series is much too short. Get the DVD and watch it!
    10cathee58

    Geraldine McEwan excels as Jane.

    I have watched both this series and the movie with Maggie Smith. Both gave wonderful performances.
    8carmenjulianna

    "Brilliant Portrayal & A Superb Performance by ' Geraldine McEwen'

    What more can you say about 'Geraldine McEwen'. Another Superb Performance by an Icon of Stage and Screen. Geraldine performance of "Miss Jean Brodie" is outstanding. A Must See! if you haven't watched it already. I've been searching for this dvd, and can't seem to get hold of it. Has it been released on dvd? The 'Dame Maggie Smiths' version is just as compelling. British talent at its Best! True Icons of the Stage and Screen... Geraldine McEwen is one of my favourite actresses. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    3cjgravenor

    Disappointing and drawn out

    Sanitized, whitewashed with an abrupt ending. If you've read the Muriel Spark book, there are few similarities. Disappointing in what was a good start Great acting.
    8emenon

    Better Than The 1969 Movie

    I really enjoyed seeing this on PBS. I didn't like the 1969 movie, due to nudity. It was rated PG, however with the nude scene it should have been X. This mini TV series tells about a Girls school. Ms. Brodie was a teacher the girls admired. She took them to the Ballet, served them tea and got them interested in the arts. They should release this mini series to DVD. I'm sure other people would be interested in this program. Dorothy a girl who was interested in the arts had a strict Father, who beat her with a belt. All because she broke the china doing head stands. I give this mini series "A+." I just hope someday that it will be released so everyone can enjoy these type of educational programs sponsored by PBS.

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      The first episode is set largely in Newcastle and the sepia stills in the opening titles show local scenes (the Tyne and swing bridges, Grey's monument and the castle). The remainder of the series takes place in Edinburgh and the titles show scenes from there: Edinburgh Castle, the West End of Princes Street, the rear of Register House and the Dean Village.
    • Connections
      Featured in Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland: Characters (2012)

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 1978 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los mejores años de Miss Brodie
    • Production company
      • Scottish Television Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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