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Scandal
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Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
Featuring: John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda, Ian McKellen, Leslie Phillips, Britt Ekland, Daniel Massey, Roland Gift, Jean Alexander, Jeroen Krabbé
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.
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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Technical Specifications
Format:
Blu-ray
DVD
Discs:
BD-50 (1 Disc)
DVD-9 (1 Disc)
Total: 2 Discs
Regions:
B (Blu-ray)
2 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85:1
Audio Options:
English Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0
English PCM Stereo 2.0
Resolution:
1080p/24
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Interview, Documentary, Audio Commentary, Short Film, Music Video, Theatrical Trailer, Gallery, Booklet
- 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
- 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
- Fully illustrated booklet with new writing on the film by Jane Giles (author of Scala Cinema 1978-1993) and full film credits
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Scandal
Scandal was scanned and remastered at 4K resolution using the original 35mm camera negative and is presented in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1. An original release print was used as a colour grading reference during this process. The sound was remastered in original 2.0 stereo using original magnetic audio tracks.