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A Subject of Scandal and Concern

Drama
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1960-11-06
1h 5m
English
Released
BBC

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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.

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About A Subject of Scandal and Concern

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. Running 65 minutes.

A Subject of Scandal and Concern Cast and Characters

The cast features Richard Burton (as George Holyoake), George Devine (as Mr. Justice Erskine), Rachel Roberts (as Mrs. Holyoake), and John Freeman (as Narrator). Their performances are a major reason A Subject of Scandal and Concern has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason A Subject of Scandal and Concern keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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A Subject of Scandal and Concern runs for 65 minutes (about 1.1 hour).

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A Subject of Scandal and Concern holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of A Subject of Scandal and Concern?

The main cast includes Richard Burton, George Devine, Rachel Roberts, and John Freeman.

Is A Subject of Scandal and Concern available in English?

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When was A Subject of Scandal and Concern released?

A Subject of Scandal and Concern was released in 1960.

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What is A Subject of Scandal and Concern about?

A Subject of Scandal and Concern is a Drama English-language film. 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.

When was A Subject of Scandal and Concern released?

A Subject of Scandal and Concern was released on November 6, 1960. It has a runtime of 1h 5m. The film was produced by BBC.

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. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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