Movie Description
A Subject of Scandal and Concern
(1960)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Tony Richardson
- Writer : John Osborne
- Cast : Richard Burton,George Devine,Rachel Roberts,John Freeman
Cast
George Holyoake
Mr. Justice Erskine
Mrs. Holyoake
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleA Subject of Scandal and Concern
Status Released
Release Information
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1960-11-06
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 05m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- Drama
