Scandal
“The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year.”
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.
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Scandal (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-18
Top Cast
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John Hurt
Stephen Ward
Joanne Whalley
Christine Keeler
Bridget Fonda
Mandy Rice-Davies
Ian McKellen
John Profumo
Leslie Phillips
Lord Astor
Britt Ekland
Mariella Novotny
Daniel Massey
Mervyn Griffith-Jones
Roland Gift
Johnnie Edgecombe
Alex Norton
Detective Inspector
Ronald Fraser
Justice Marshall
Paul Brooke
Detective Sergeant
Jeroen Krabbé
Eugene Ivanov
Keith Allen
Kevin
Ralph Brown
Paul Mann
Ken Campbell
Editor of Pictorial
Trevor Eve
Matinée Idol
Iain Cuthbertson
Lord Hailsham
Oliver Ford Davies
Mr Woods
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Thomas
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Scandal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.8M
- Production Studios
- British Screen Productions, Palace Pictures, Miramax, British Satellite Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Caton-Jones
Michael Thomas
Carl Davis
Mike Molloy
Angus Newton
Joe Boyd, Stephen Woolley, Nik Powell, Harvey Weinstein, Redmond Morris
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Caton-Jones
Director
Angus Newton
Editor
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Simon Holland
Production Design
Michael Thomas
Writer
Jane Robinson
Costume Design
Redmond Morris
Producer
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scandal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Scandal?
Scandal was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
Who stars in Scandal?
The principal cast of Scandal includes John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda, Ian McKellen, Leslie Phillips.
When was Scandal released and how long is it?
Scandal was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Scandal make at the box office?
Scandal grossed $8.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Scandal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scandal was composed by Carl Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scandal?
Scandal holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).