Scandal

Scandal (1989)

18
03/03/1989 (GB)
Drama, History, Romance
1h 55m

The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.

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.

  • Michael Caton-JonesDirector
  • Michael ThomasWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $8,800,000

Keywords

  • london, england
  • sex scandal
  • based on true story
  • scandal
  • cabaret dancer
  • member of parliament
  • 1960s
  • british government

Top Billed Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

Stephen Ward

Joanne Whalley

Joanne Whalley

Christine Keeler

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda

Mandy Rice-Davies

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

John Profumo

Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

Lord Astor

Britt Ekland

Britt Ekland

Mariella Novotny

Daniel Massey

Daniel Massey

Mervyn Griffith-Jones

Roland Gift

Roland Gift

Johnnie Edgecombe

Alex Norton

Alex Norton

Detective Inspector

Ronald Fraser

Ronald Fraser

Justice Marshall

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