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Scandal

1989 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

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

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.

Full Plot Summary 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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