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A Subject of Scandal and Concern (1960)

1h 5m Nov 06, 1960
Drama

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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Movie Details

Original Title A Subject of Scandal and Concern
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

Richard Burton
Richard Burton
George Holyoake
Popularity: 8.8
George Devine
George Devine
Mr. Justice Erskine
Popularity: 0.6
Rachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Holyoake
Popularity: 9.1
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John Freeman
Narrator
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Director Tony Richardson
Writer John Osborne

Production

BBC
GB

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based on play or musical

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Release Date November 6, 1960
Runtime 1h 5m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
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