Drama ·Romance · United Kingdom · 2006 · 1h 32m

Notes on a Scandal

Director

Cast

Judi Dench as Barbara Covett Cate Blanchett as Sheba Hart Bill Nighy as Richard Hart Andrew Simpson as Steven Connolly Phil Davis as Brian Bangs Michael Maloney as Sandy Pabblem

Crew

Chris Menges — Director of Photography John Bloom — Editor Antonia Van Drimmelen — Editor Philip Glass — Original Music Composer Patrick Marber — Screenplay Zoë Heller — Novel

Tagline

One woman's mistake is another's opportunity.

Synopsis

A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

adultery infidelity friendship based on novel or book obsession blackmail seduction stalker teacher love loneliness conservative

Key Collaborators

Richard Eyre Director Chris Menges Director of Photography John Bloom Editor Antonia Van Drimmelen Editor Philip Glass Original Music Composer Patrick Marber Screenplay Zoë Heller Novel Scott Rudin Producer Robert Fox Producer Tim Hatley Production Design Tim Hatley Costume Design

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