White Mischief
“In a world of wife swapping, drugs and chocolate covered lobsters, murder seemed so uncivilised.”
Synopsis
A millionaire past his prime and his young wife arrive in Kenya circa 1940 to find that the other affluent British expatriates are living large as the homefront gears up for war. They are busy swapping partners, doing drugs, and attending lavish parties and horse races. She begins a torrid affair with one of the bon vivants, and her husband finds out and confronts them. The husband and wife decide to break up peacefully, but the bon vivant is murdered and all the evidence points to the husband.
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White Mischief Trailer [1987]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-26
Top Cast
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Greta Scacchi
Diana, Lady Broughton
Charles Dance
Josslyn Hay
Joss Ackland
'Jock' Delves Broughton
Sarah Miles
Alice de Janzé
John Hurt
Gilbert Colville
Trevor Howard
Jack Soames
Geraldine Chaplin
Nina Soames
Murray Head
Lizzie
Ray McAnally
Morris
Susan Fleetwood
Gladys, Lady Delamer
Catherine Neilson
Lady June Carberry
Alan Dobie
Sir Walter Harrigan
Hugh Grant
Hugh
Gregor Fisher
McPherson
Jacqueline Pearce
Idina Soltau
Tristram Jellinek
Land Agent
Tim Myers
Raymond de Trafford
Sean Mathias
Gerald Portman
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Radford
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Radford, Jonathan Gems
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- White Mischief
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $5.3M
- Production Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Nelson Entertainment, Power Tower Investments, Umbrella Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Radford
Michael Radford, Jonathan Gems, James Fox
George Fenton
Roger Deakins
Tom Priestley
Simon Perry, Michael White
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Radford
Director
Michael Radford
Screenplay
Jonathan Gems
Screenplay
Simon Perry
Producer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Tom Priestley
Editor
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Roger Hall
Production Design
Marit Allen
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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 White Mischief
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What is White Mischief about?
A millionaire past his prime and his young wife arrive in Kenya circa 1940 to find that the other affluent British expatriates are living large as the homefront gears up for war. They are busy swapping partners, doing drugs, and attending lavish parties and horse races. She begins a torrid affair with one of the bon vivants, and her husband finds out and confronts them. The husband and wife decide to break up peacefully, but the bon vivant is murdered and all the evidence points to the husband.
Who directed White Mischief?
White Mischief was directed by Michael Radford.
Who stars in White Mischief?
The principal cast of White Mischief includes Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance, Joss Ackland, Sarah Miles, John Hurt.
When was White Mischief released and how long is it?
White Mischief was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for White Mischief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Mischief was composed by George Fenton.
Is White Mischief based on a book or true story?
White Mischief is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Fox".
What is the age rating and content advisory for White Mischief?
White Mischief holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).