Scandal
The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.
Rating: 6.0 out of 10TMDB(106 votes)
Overview
An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. He serves as friend and mentor, and through his contacts and parties she and her friend meet and date members of the Conservative Party. Eventually a scandal occurs when her affair with the Minister of War goes public, threatening their lifestyles and their freedom.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Young European Film of the Year (1989)
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Box office
Grossed $8.8M worldwide
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Setting
Set in London
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Music
Music by Carl Davis
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Mike Molloy
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Michael ThomasWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 3, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Revenue
- $8.8M
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
Cast
John HurtStephen Ward
Joanne WhalleyChristine Keeler
Bridget FondaMandy Rice-Davies
Ian McKellenJohn Profumo
Leslie PhillipsLord Astor
Britt EklandMariella Novotny
Daniel MasseyMervyn Griffith-Jones
Roland GiftJohnnie Edgecombe
Alex NortonDetective Inspector
Ronald FraserJustice Marshall
Paul BrookeDetective Sergeant
Jeroen KrabbéEugene Ivanov
Keith AllenKevin
Ralph BrownPaul Mann
Ken CampbellEditor of Pictorial
Trevor EveMatinée Idol
Iain CuthbertsonLord Hailsham
Oliver Ford DaviesMr Woods
Susannah DoyleJackie
Joanna DunhamLady Astor
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