Scandal
"The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year."
Originally released in 1989. Scandal is a drama/history film. directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
Starring John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, and Bridget Fonda
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (97 votes)
Box Office
$8.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
John Hurt
as Stephen Ward
Joanne Whalley
as Christine Keeler
Bridget Fonda
as Mandy Rice-Davies
Ian McKellen
as John Profumo
Leslie Phillips
as Lord Astor
Britt Ekland
as Mariella Novotny
Daniel Massey
as Mervyn Griffith-Jones
Roland Gift
as Johnnie Edgecombe
Alex Norton
as Detective Inspector
Ronald Fraser
as Justice Marshall
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $8,800,000
Production Companies
- British Screen Productions
- Palace Pictures
- Miramax
- British Satellite Broadcasting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scandal about?
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 mee...
Who directed Scandal?
Scandal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
How long is Scandal?
Scandal has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Scandal released?
Scandal was released on March 3, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scandal?
The main cast of Scandal includes John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda, Ian McKellen, Leslie Phillips.