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White Mischief (1987)

R  107 min  -  Crime | Drama | Romance   -  May 1988 (USA)
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A millionaire past his prime and his young wife arrive in Kenya circa 1940 to find that the other affluent British expatriates are living large as the homefront gears up for war... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Radford

Writers:

James Fox (novel), Michael Radford (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Greta Scacchi ...
Charles Dance ...
Joss Ackland ...
Sarah Miles ...
Geraldine Chaplin ...
Nina Soames
Ray McAnally ...
Morris
Murray Head ...
Lizzie
John Hurt ...
Gilbert Colvile
Trevor Howard ...
Susan Fleetwood ...
Gladys, Lady Delamer
Catherine Neilson Catherine Neilson ...
Hugh Grant ...
Hugh
Alan Dobie Alan Dobie ...
Harragin
Gregor Fisher Gregor Fisher ...
McPherson
Jacqueline Pearce Jacqueline Pearce ...
Idina
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Storyline

A millionaire past his prime and his young wife arrive in Kenya circa 1940 to find that the other affluent British expatriates are living large as the homefront gears up for war. They are busy swapping partners, doing drugs, and attending lavish parties and horse races. She begins a torrid affair with one of the bon vivants, and her husband finds out and confronts them. The husband and wife decide to break up peacefully, but the bon vivant is murdered and all the evidence points to the husband. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Kenya | 1940s | Backless Dress | Adultery | Singing  | See more »

Taglines:

In England they were the elite, but bound by rules of society. In Kenya there were no rules, only glamour, decadence . . . and murder. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Úri passziók See more »

Filming Locations:

Kenya See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$5,300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$24,538 (USA) (22 April 1988) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$3,107,551 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1
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Quotes

Lady Diana Broughton: The more I meet man, the more I like dogs.
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Connections

Referenced in Celebrity Naked Ambition (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Begin the Beguine"
Words and Music by Cole Porter
Arranged by John Warren See more »