Movie·1989·1h 55m
Scandal
The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.
Directed By
Michael Caton-Jones
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Michael Thomas
Producer
Joe Boyd, Redmond Morris
Cinematography
Mike Molloy
Music
Carl Davis
Editor
Angus Newton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
102 votes
Where to watch
Region: GBRent
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// cast
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
Detective Inspector
Ronald Fraser
Justice Marshall
Paul Brooke
Detective Sergeant
Jeroen Krabbé
Eugene Ivanov
Keith Allen
Kevin
Ralph Brown
Paul Mann
Ken Campbell
Editor of Pictorial
Trevor Eve
Matinée Idol
Iain Cuthbertson
Lord Hailsham
Oliver Ford Davies
Mr Woods
// crew
Crew
Michael Caton-Jones
Director
Joe Boyd
Executive Producer
Redmond Morris
Producer
Nik Powell
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Angus Newton
Editor
Michael Thomas
Writer
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
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