Movie

A Subject of Scandal and Concern

★ 8.0(1)19601h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Tony Richardson
Release date: 1960-11-06
Runtime: 1h 5m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About A Subject of Scandal and Concern

A Subject of Scandal and Concern is a 1960 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tony Richardson, starring Richard Burton, George Devine and Rachel Roberts. It has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Subject of Scandal and Concern in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A dramatized account of a Victorian cause célèbre, written by John Osborne and concerning the true story of the last person in England to be tried for blasphemy. Richard Burton plays John George Holyoake, a social reformer who goes on trial for speaking in public about his atheist views. Rachel Roberts plays his wife, and the programme is introduced by Face to Face inquisitor John Freeman.

Cast

Richard Burton

George Holyoake

George Devine

Mr. Justice Erskine

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Holyoake

John Freeman

Narrator

Themes & keywords

based on play or musical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Subject of Scandal and Concern in Canada?+

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How long is A Subject of Scandal and Concern?+

A Subject of Scandal and Concern has a runtime of 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

Who stars in A Subject of Scandal and Concern?+

A Subject of Scandal and Concern stars Richard Burton, George Devine, Rachel Roberts and John Freeman.

When did A Subject of Scandal and Concern come out?+

A Subject of Scandal and Concern is a 1960 movie directed by Tony Richardson.

What genre is A Subject of Scandal and Concern?+

A Subject of Scandal and Concern is Drama film.

Who directed A Subject of Scandal and Concern?+

A Subject of Scandal and Concern was directed by Tony Richardson.