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Mrs. Henderson Presents

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Eccentric 70-year-old widow purchases the Windmill Theatre in London as a post-widowhood hobby. After starting an innovative continuous variety review, which is copied by other theaters, they begin to lose money. Mrs. Henderson suggests they add female nudity similar to the Moulin Rouge in Paris.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2005-09-08

Runtime: 103 mins

Director: Stephen Frears

Writer: Martin Sherman

Spoken language: English, Português

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Original title: Mrs. Henderson Presents

Production Companies: Pathe, BBC Film, Future Films, Micro Fusion 2004-15, UK Film Council

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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