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Scandal

1989-03-03 · 115 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · History · Romance

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.

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Directors
Michael Caton-Jones
Production companies
British Screen Productions, Palace Pictures, Miramax, British Satellite Broadcasting
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 8,800,000

Top Cast

John HurtJohn HurtStephen Ward
Joanne WhalleyJoanne WhalleyChristine Keeler
Bridget FondaBridget FondaMandy Rice-Davies
Ian McKellenIan McKellenJohn Profumo
Leslie PhillipsLeslie PhillipsLord Astor
Britt EklandBritt EklandMariella Novotny
Daniel MasseyDaniel MasseyMervyn Griffith-Jones
Roland GiftRoland GiftJohnnie Edgecombe
Alex NortonAlex NortonDetective Inspector
Ronald FraserRonald FraserJustice Marshall
Paul BrookePaul BrookeDetective Sergeant
Jeroen KrabbéJeroen KrabbéEugene Ivanov
Keith AllenKeith AllenKevin
Ralph BrownRalph BrownPaul Mann
Ken CampbellKen CampbellEditor of Pictorial
Trevor EveTrevor EveMatinée Idol
Iain CuthbertsonIain CuthbertsonLord Hailsham
Oliver Ford DaviesOliver Ford DaviesMr Woods
Susannah DoyleSusannah DoyleJackie
Joanna DunhamJoanna DunhamLady Astor

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