The Scandal Story (1989)

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In Summer 1961, at a party held on the Cliveden estate of Lord Astor, Minister for War John Profumo met, and subsequently had a brief affair with, a call-girl by the name of Christine Keeler, who had also been seeing a Soviet diplomat. The rumours circulated throughout the following year, but the Fourth Estate was less inclined in those days to disturb the privacy of those at the top of the tree. Eventually, the story made the papers, and Profumo made a statement to the Commons, denying impropriety over his relationship with Keeler. Three months later he was back, confessing that he had misled the House, and he resigned as an MP. But that was only the start of it.

Director: Peter Orton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Richard Gibb, Chris Morphet
Editing: Jon Silverside
Production: Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

profumo, keeler

More Films by Director: Peter Orton
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Scandal Story about?
In Summer 1961, at a party held on the Cliveden estate of Lord Astor, Minister for War John Profumo met, and subsequently had a brief affair with, a call-girl by the name of Christine Keeler, who had also been seeing a Soviet diplomat. The rumours circulated throughout the following year, but the Fourth Estate was less inclined in those days to disturb the privacy of those at the top of the tree. Eventually, the story made the papers, and Profumo made a statement to the Commons, denying impropriety over his relationship with Keeler. Three months later he was back, confessing that he had misled the House, and he resigned as an MP. But that was only the start of it.
Who directed The Scandal Story?
The Scandal Story was directed by Peter Orton.
Who stars in The Scandal Story?
The Scandal Story stars Christine Keeler, Muriel Gray, Alfred Denning, Johnny Edgecombe, Robert Llewellyn, Mandy Rice-Davies.
How long is The Scandal Story?
The Scandal Story has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is The Scandal Story?
The Scandal Story is a Documentary film.
Where was The Scandal Story produced?
The Scandal Story was produced in United Kingdom.