A Subject of Scandal and Concern

A Subject of Scandal and Concern

1960
1h 5m
8.0

8.0/10

1 votes • View on IMDb
Drama
Overview

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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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

based on play or musical

Quick Facts

Release Date November 6, 1960
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0341599

Cast

Richard Burton
Richard Burton

George Holyoake

George Devine
George Devine

Mr. Justice Erskine

Rachel Roberts
Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Holyoake

John Freeman
John Freeman

Narrator

Key Crew

Tony Richardson
Director
John Osborne
Writer
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