Scandal (1989) - Turner Classic Movies

Scandal


1h 46m 1989

Brief Synopsis

True story of the political sex scandal in Great Britain in 1963 involving callgirls Christine Keeler, Mandy Rice- Davies, Tory Cabinet Minister John Profumo, and Soviet Naval Attache Eugene Ivanov, which toppled the British government.

Film Details

Also Known As
Scandal!
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Drama
Period
Political
Release Date
1989
Distribution Company
MIRAMAX/NORSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Location
London, England, United Kingdom; Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

Synopsis

True story of the political sex scandal in Great Britain in 1963 involving callgirls Christine Keeler, Mandy Rice- Davies, Tory Cabinet Minister John Profumo, and Soviet Naval Attache Eugene Ivanov, which toppled the British government.

Film Details

Also Known As
Scandal!
MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Drama
Period
Political
Release Date
1989
Distribution Company
MIRAMAX/NORSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Location
London, England, United Kingdom; Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 46m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Spring April 28, 1989

Released in United States April 27, 1989

Released in United States 1993

Feature film directorial debut for Michael Caton-Jones.

Began shooting June 9, 1988.

Released in United States Spring April 28, 1989

Released in United States 1993 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Tribute to Andrzej Wajda) June 10 ¿ July 1, 1993.)

Released in United States April 27, 1989 (Shown at AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival April 27, 1989.)