Scandal (1989)

  • R
  • 04/28/1989 (US)
  • Drama, History, Romance
  • 1h 55m

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.

Michael Caton-Jones

Director

Michael Thomas

Writer

Cast

John Hurt's headshot

John Hurt

Stephen Ward
Joanne Whalley's headshot

Joanne Whalley

Christine Keeler
Bridget Fonda's headshot

Bridget Fonda

Mandy Rice-Davies
Ian McKellen's headshot

Ian McKellen

John Profumo
Leslie Phillips's headshot

Leslie Phillips

Lord Astor
Britt Ekland's headshot

Britt Ekland

Mariella Novotny
Daniel Massey's headshot

Daniel Massey

Mervyn Griffith-Jones
Roland Gift's headshot

Roland Gift

Johnnie Edgecombe

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