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Scandal (1989)

Scandal (1989)

Drama Romance History

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

Release Date: 1989, March 3
Directors: Michael Caton-Jones
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: British Screen Productions, Palace Pictures, Miramax, British Satellite Broadcasting
Cast: Leon Herbert, John Hurt, Leslie Phillips, Ian McKellen, Alex Norton, Trevor Eve, Stefan Kalipha, Kate Charman, Bridget Fonda, Ralph Brown, Oliver Ford Davies, Jeroen Krabbé

Overview:

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.

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