Scandal (1989)
The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.
Starring John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones
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.
Runtime: 115 min.
Rating: 5.9
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Drama,History,Romance
Keywords: london, england,sex scandal,scandal,based on a true story,cabaret dancer,member of parliament,1960s,british government
Cast
Stephen Ward
Christine Keeler
Mandy Rice-Davies
John Profumo
Eugene Ivanov
Lord Astor
Mariella Novotny
Mervyn Griffith-Jones
Johnnie Edgecombe
Mrs Keeler
Detective Inspector
Justice Marshall
Detective Sergeant, Paul
Kevin, Reporter Sunday Pictorial
Paul Mann
Matinee Idol
Lord Hailsham
Sunday Pictorial Editor
Lucky Gordon
Valerie (Hobson) Profumo
Mr Woods, MI5
Jackie
Lady Bronwen Astor
James Burge
Peter Rachman
Percy Murray
Tory MP
Northern Gent