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Scandal (1989)

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Reviews Counted: 10 Fresh: 9  Rotten:1 Average Rating: 7.1/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins

Synopsis: Inspired by England's Profumo scandal in which a member of Parliament was revealed to be deeply involved with a prostitute. Social climber Stephen Ward takes alluring young women under his wing, and then introduces them to his influential circle of friends. But when one of these ladies has... Inspired by England's Profumo scandal in which a member of Parliament was revealed to be deeply involved with a prostitute. Social climber Stephen Ward takes alluring young women under his wing, and then introduces them to his influential circle of friends. But when one of these ladies has an affair with both Ivanov, a high-ranking Russian officer, and John Profumo, a British government official, the ensuing sex scandal causes an uproar. Soon, Profumo has been forced to resign, Ward has been arrested, and England's Conservative administration has fallen. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: John Hurt, Ian McKellen, Bridget Fonda, Joanne Whalley

Director: Michael Caton-Jones

DVD Info

Release:

Aug 29, 2000

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer

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Carol Cling
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Depicts the 1963 Profumo affair in England as an episode in class warfare.

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more interested in the people rather than the parts they played in a national scandal

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