A Subject of Scandal and Concern(1960)
A Subject of Scandal and Concern 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.
A Subject of Scandal and Concern (1960) is a drama film directed by Tony Richardson, released on November 6, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Richard Burton, George Devine, Rachel Roberts and John Freeman. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Richardson
- Writers:
- John Osborne
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
A Subject of Scandal and Concern Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Burton
as George Holyoake
George Devine
as Mr. Justice Erskine
Rachel Roberts
as Mrs. Holyoake
- John Freeman
John Freeman
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Tony Richardson, written by John Osborne.
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A Subject of Scandal and Concern Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of A Subject of Scandal and Concern (1960) includes Richard Burton, George Devine, Rachel Roberts and John Freeman. The film was directed by Tony Richardson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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A Subject of Scandal and Concern was released on November 6, 1960 and runs for 1h 5m.
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A Subject of Scandal and Concern (1960) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.