
An Ideal Husband
2018-06-05 · 141 min · ★ 7.5
In An Ideal Husband, an ambitious government minister, Sir Robert Chiltern, is on an assured smooth ascent to the top. Until Mrs Cheveley appears in London with damning proof of his previous financial chicanery, that is.
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- Directors
- Jonathan Church
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- United Kingdom
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- Released
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Frances BarberMrs. Cheveley
Edward FoxEarl of Caversham
Freddie FoxLord Goring
Nathaniel ParkerLord Chiltern
Sally BrettonLady Chiltern
Susan HampshireLady MarkbyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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