Scandal (Blu-ray+DVD) BFI

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After becoming enchanted by a young exotic dancer, Christine Keeler (Joanne Whalley), an English doctor (John Hurt) invites her to live with him. Through his contacts and parties she and her friend (Bridget Fonda) meet and begin to date various members of the ruling Conservative Party.

When Christine’s affair with the Secretary of State for War John Profumo (Ian McKellen) goes public, scandal tears through the government and threatens the lifestyles and freedom of those involved. From producer Stephen Woolley and director Michael Caton-Jones (Rob Roy, Our Ladies) this extras laden special edition is newly restored from original film materials.

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Special Features

Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition
Stephen Woolley Remembers Scandal (2019, 40 mins, Blu-ray only): the producer on how he got the film made and the talent he worked with
Michael Caton-Jones Remembers Scandal (2019, 27 mins, Blu-ray only): new interview in which the director recalls making the film
The Minister, The Model and The Russian Spy: Making Scandal (2010): members of the Scandal cast and crew discuss the film
Feature commentary by director Michael Caton-Jones
Feature commentary by producer Stephen Woolley and screenwriter Michael Thomas
Cabaret Girl (1956, 26 mins): documentary on Murray’s Cabaret Club, shot shortly before its owner hired Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies as dancers
Nothing Has Been Proved: Official Music Video performed by Dusty Springfield (1989, 5 mins)
The Riveter (1986, 35 mins): short by Michael Caton-Jones, made while he was a student at the National Film and Television School
Trailer
Stills gallery
Format

Bluray, DVD
Label

BFI

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