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Scandal(1989)

6.0(102)
1h 55m
1989-03-03

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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Keywords

london, englandsex scandalbased on true storyscandal
cabaret dancer
member of parliament
1960s
profumo
british government

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