Drama ·History ·Romance · United Kingdom · 1989 · 1h 55m

Scandal

Scandal poster
Director
Michael Caton-Jones
Cast
John Hurt as Stephen Ward Joanne Whalley as Christine Keeler Bridget Fonda as Mandy Rice-Davies Ian McKellen as John Profumo Leslie Phillips as Lord Astor Britt Ekland as Mariella Novotny
Crew
Mike Molloy — Director of Photography Angus Newton — Editor Carl Davis — Original Music Composer Michael Thomas — Writer Redmond Morris — Producer Stephen Woolley — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Scandal — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
london, englandsex scandalbased on true storyscandalcabaret dancermember of parliament1960sprofumobritish governmenttory politician
Key Collaborators
Michael Caton-Jones Director Mike Molloy Director of Photography Angus Newton Editor Carl Davis Original Music Composer Michael Thomas Writer Redmond Morris Producer Stephen Woolley Producer Simon Holland Production Design Jane Robinson Costume Design
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