Scandal
“The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.”
Synopsis
An English osteopath and bon-vivant becomes enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. He acts as a friend and mentor, using his social connections to introduce her and her friend to members of the Conservative Party through parties and events. Over time, a scandal erupts when her affair with the Minister of War is exposed, endangering their way of life and their personal freedom.
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Principal cast & crew: 19
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Angus NewtonShot by Mike MolloyScored by Carl DavisDesigned by Simon Holland
Box Office
1989 · Box office
Grossed $8.8M worldwide
Worldwide gross
$8.8M
Opening weekend: $659K — 7% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $872K — 10% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 94 theaters
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Cast & Crew
19 unique people credited
Top billed 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
Jean Alexander
as Mrs Keeler
Alex Norton
as Detective Inspector
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1Writers
1Producers
1Other crew
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