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Scandal 1989 Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

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

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Revenue $8,800,000
Release Date 3 March 1989
115 mins
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
Ralph Brown Paul Mann
Ken Campbell Editor of Pictorial
Trevor Eve Matinée Idol
Iain Cuthbertson Lord Hailsham
Joanna Dunham Lady Astor
Leon Herbert Lucky Gordon
Deborah Grant Valerie Profumo
Terence Rigby James Burge
Johnny Shannon Peter Rachman
Jeff Nuttall Percy Murray
Malcolm Terris Northern Gent
Jean Alexander Mrs. Keeler
Colette Dolan Murray's Dancers
Czeslad Grocholski Polish Gent
Tacy Kneale Jennifer
Tony Mathews Press Secretary
Richard Morant D’Lazlo
Sarah Prince Mr Woods’ Secretary
Joan Turner Plump Neighbour
Doremy Vernon Headgirl
James Villiers Conservative M.P.
Tariq Yunus Ayub Khan
Toni Shiletto Murray’s Dancers
Jackie Harvey Murray’s Dancers
Kate Charman Murray’s Dancers
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