Scandal (1989)

03/03/1989 (GB) • 1h 55m

Drama, History, Romance

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Hurt

Stephen Ward

Joanne Whalley

Christine Keeler

Bridget Fonda

Mandy Rice-Davies

Ian McKellen

John Profumo

Leslie Phillips

Lord Astor

Britt Ekland

Mariella Novotny

Daniel Massey

Mervyn Griffith-Jones

Roland Gift

Johnnie Edgecombe

Alex Norton

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$8,800,000.00

Keywords

london, england

sex scandal

based on true story

scandal

cabaret dancer

member of parliament

1960s

british government

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