london, england,sex scandal,based on true story,scandal,cabaret dancer,member of parliament,1960s,british government

Scandal (1989)

Poster for Scandal

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Caton-Jones
  • Profile picture of John Hurt
    Stephen Ward John Hurt
  • Profile picture of Joanne Whalley
    Christine Keeler Joanne Whalley
  • Profile picture of Bridget Fonda
    Mandy Rice-Davies Bridget Fonda
  • Profile picture of Ian McKellen
    John Profumo Ian McKellen
  • Profile picture of Leslie Phillips
    Lord Astor Leslie Phillips
  • Profile picture of Britt Ekland
    Mariella Novotny Britt Ekland
  • Profile picture of Daniel Massey
    Mervyn Griffith-Jones Daniel Massey
  • Profile picture of Roland Gift
    Johnnie Edgecombe Roland Gift

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Keywords

  • london, england
  • sex scandal
  • based on true story
  • scandal
  • cabaret dancer
  • member of parliament
  • 1960s
  • british government