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Scandal (1989) 6.3
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 ... See full summary » Director:Michael Caton-JonesWriter:Michael Thomas |
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Stephen Ward
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| Joanne Whalley | ... |
Christine Keeler
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Mandy Rice-Davies
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John Profumo
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Lord Astor (Bill)
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Mariella Novotny
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Johnnie Edgecombe
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Jean Alexander | ... |
Mrs. Keeler
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Justice Marshall
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John, Detective Sgt.
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Eugene Ivanov
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Kevin, Reporter Sunday Pictorial
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Paul Mann
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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. Based on the real Profumo scandal of 1963. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
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The Story That Seduced The World Is Now The Most Controversial Film Of The Year. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 April 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Skandalen See more »Box Office
Gross:
$8,800,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Mervyn Griffith-Jones: Are you aware that Lord Astor has denied impropriety in his relationship with you?
Mandy Rice-Davies: [smiles] Well, he would, wouldn't he?
[crowd in gallery roars with laughter]
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Emily Lloyd was due to play Mandy Rice-Davies, but dropped out for a more lucrative part. See more »Goofs
When Christine arrives back at Heathrow from Spain after the scandal breaks, there's a modern illuminated sign in the background as she walks from the gate. See more »Quotes
[Mandy is being cross-examined in court]Mervyn Griffith-Jones: Are you aware that Lord Astor has denied impropriety in his relationship with you?
Mandy Rice-Davies: [smiles] Well, he would, wouldn't he?
[crowd in gallery roars with laughter]
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I wont go into detail regarding the plot however the film is based on actual events in the early 1960's regarding the illicit affair of war minister Jack Profumo and teenage party-girl Christine Keeler..I watched the film last night on British TV and was fortunate to see the longer 114 minute version..with more substance added to the scenes between Christine and Mandy-Rice Davies and longer speeches from other characters including the police man interrogating Christine...this fleshed out version was much better than the video version i saw years ago..the feel and look of the film is stunning..soundtrack excellent..and the performances very moving and under-rated..it amazes me that Joanne Whalley hasn't done more work since this film..she is wonderfully seductive and naive as Christine,and Bridget Fonda is cunning and striking as Mandy-Rice Davies..and off course John Hurt turns in yet another incredible performance!..One Question...WHY HAS'NT THIS BRILLIANT AND CLASSIC FILM BEEN RELEASED ON DVD IN THE U.K..and yet it has in America!??