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Scandal

6/10

Rating

115 min

Runtime

1989

Release Year

Michael Caton-Jones

Director

Cast

John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda, Ian McKellen, Leslie Phillips

Quick Synopsis

In England, a charming osteopath who enjoys a lively social life becomes fascinated with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. Acting as both a friend and mentor, he introduces her and her friend to his social circle, where they begin dating members of the Conservative Party through his connections and gatherings. Their lives take a turn when the dancer's affair with the Minister of War is exposed, creating a scandal that puts their social standing and personal freedom at risk.

Detailed Synopsis of Scandal

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.

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