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A Breath of Scandal (Olympia) (1960)

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Release Date: Dec 16, 1960 Wide

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Based on the Ferenc Molnar play Olympia, A Breath of Scandal serves as an elegant vehicle for a ravishing Sophia Loren. The star plays Princess Olympia, who despite her station in life cannot resist the urge to satisfy her sexual appetites. Exiled to the countryside, Olympia falls in love with American millionaire Charlie Foster (John Gavin). Meanwhile, a marriage of state is arranged between the princess and Prince Ruprecht of Prussia (Carlo Hintermann). Jealous rival Countess Lina (Angela

Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Michael Curtiz

In Theaters: Dec 16, 1960 Wide

On DVD: Jul 12, 2005

Cast

Sophia Loren
Princess Olympia
Maurice Chevalier
Prince Philip
John Gavin
Charlie Foster
Angela Lansbury
Countess Lina
Milly Vitale
Can-Can Dancer
Roberto Risso
Aide
Isabel Jeans
Princess Eugenie
Tullio Carminatti
Albert
Carlo Hintermann
Prince Ruprecht
Adrienne Gessner
Amelia
Friedrich von Ledebur
Count Sandor
Frederick Von Ledenburg
Count Sandor
Waveney Lee
Walter Varndal

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About as substantial as a puffy French pastry.

September 7, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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Fluffy comedy, Sophia is beautiful, Angela is wonderfully sneaky, Chevalier suave but Gavin is his usual handsome cigar store indian and its the film's fatal flaw. Opulent settings though help make it a pleasant diversion.

July 6, 2009