A Subject of Scandal and Concern

1960 1h 5m EN

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Richard Burton
George Holyoake
George Devine
Mr. Justice Erskine
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Holyoake
John Freeman
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tony Richardson
Writers: John Osborne
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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66 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Richard Burton and George Devine and Rachel Roberts carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0341599 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tony Richardson directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
266 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Richard Burton and George Devine and Rachel Roberts carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0341599 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.