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Scandal
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6.0An 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.
Released: 1989-03-03115 minDir: Michael Caton-JonesDrama, History, RomanceBox office: $8.8M
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
Themes
- london, england
- sex scandal
- based on true story
- scandal
- cabaret dancer
- member of parliament
- 1960s
- profumo
- british government
- tory politician
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- Duration
- 115
- FilmAffinity ID
- 954639
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- publication date
- 1989-07-13
- title
- Scandal
- review score
- 7.4/10
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1980s historical drama films1980s political drama films1989 British films1989 directorial debut films1989 English-language films1989 filmsBritish films based on actual eventsBritish historical drama filmsBritish political drama filmsCultural depictions of Christine KeelerCultural depictions of John ProfumoEnglish-language historical drama filmsFilms about adultery in the United KingdomFilms directed by Michael Caton-JonesFilms scored by Carl DavisFilms set in 1963Films set in LondonPalace Pictures filmsTemplate film date with 1 release date