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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305971191
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305971196
Label: Starz / Anchor Bay
Manufacturer: Starz / Anchor Bay
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 05, 2000
Running Time: 114 minutes
Sales Rank: 74299
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Theatrical Release Date: April 28, 1989
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
This complex and intriguing drama chronicles--with some probable narrative liberties--the chain of events that instigated the provocative Profumo affair, the infamous cold war scandal that toppled Britain's conservative government in the early 1960s. John Hurt stars as charming osteopath Stephen Ward, who grooms a malleable and beautiful teen showgirl, Christine Keeler (Joanne Whalley-Kilmer), to party with his swinging high-society friends. Trouble starts brewing when Christine becomes simultaneously entangled with both a Russian diplomat and a British cabinet minister. Once the media learn of her sexual escapades, the reigning Conservative Party comes under fire and begins seeking a scapegoat to distract the public from the dangerous political implications that the affairs represent. Under Michael Caton-Jones's confident direction, the film generates sympathy for its decadent lead characters, and it intelligently explores how private personal matters become vulgar public affairs when political machinations intrude. The most intriguing aspect of Scandal is the platonic love affair between Keeler and Ward amid the trials and tribulations of their stormy relationship--think of it as a twisted variation on My Fair Lady. The fine cast also includes Ian McKellan as John Profumo and Bridget Fonda as Christine's partner-in-fun Mandy Rice-Davies. The uncut DVD version features a little more skin than the R-rated release, although viewers will probably wonder why those few extra shots caused such a stir. --Bryan Reesman
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Scandal: reporting what people want to be true
Scandal was released in 1989. It was directed by Michael Caton-Jones, written by Michael Thomas and stars John Hurt as Stephen Ward, Joanne Whalley as Christine Keeler, Bridget Fonda as Mandy Rice-Davies and Ian McKellen as John Profumo, four characters who embarrassed a British government into resigning in the early 1960s.
There are many things this film could have been: a study of the last period when British aristocracy arrogantly maintained its privileged position; exploration of ... Read More
Rating:  - Not so Uncut !
I do take umbrage when the cover sleeve makes an issue to specifically state that the movie is uncensored and uncut, when in truth the opposite is realised when viewed.
The Peter Rackman( Johnny Shannon ) and Mandy Rice-Davies ( Bridget Fonda ) "no kissing" hotel bedroom scene which should have been in chapter 15, between the scene of the two girls ( Fonda & Whalley-Kilmer ) walking along the river to the scene with ( Hurt & Whalley-Kilmer ) in Wards flat, checking the post, has ... Read More
Rating: - A sadistically wonderful movie
This is Bridget Fonda at her most beautiful and Mr. Hurt at this most sadastic. It is a exquisite psychodrama based in absolute truth. It is a "must own" if you like House of Games, The Night Potter, or any Robert Altman.
Rating: - Riveting
This movie is about a British political scandal -Profumo affair- of the 1960's. It sucks you in at the beginning and holds you until the end. After seeing the movie, I read materials about the Profumo affair and found the movie to mirror the information quite well.
Highly recommend this flick!
Rating: - More Than Just a History Lesson
If "Scandal" (1989) was not a fairly accurate recounting of Britain's John Profumo Affair, the characters and events would be too weird to be considered plausible fiction. Defense Minister Profumo's attempt to refute allegations of his involvement with Christine Keeler ultimately brought down the 10 year Conservative Party government back in the mid-1960's. "Scandal" recreates these events and gives the viewer a glimpse into the personalities and possible motives of the main players in this political ... Read More
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