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The Scandalous Lady W

2015 1h 30m EN
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★6.6TMDB · 108
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A gripping 18th century drama details the scandalous life of Lady Seymour Worsley, who dared to leave her husband and elope with his best friend, Captain George Bisset. Lady Seymour Worsley escapes her troubled marriage only to find herself at the centre of a very public trial brought by her powerful husband Sir Richard Worsley.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Sheree Folkson
Writers
David Eldridge, Hallie Rubenhold
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sheree Folkson, shot by Shane Daly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexander Bălănescu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Blackmore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Natalie Dormer and Aneurin Barnard and Shaun Evans carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4184252 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sheree Folkson directs. Shane Daly behind the camera. Alexander Bălănescu scores. David Blackmore cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 11 years ago.
  • 3Directed by Sheree Folkson, shot by Shane Daly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Alexander Bălănescu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor David Blackmore shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Natalie Dormer and Aneurin Barnard and Shaun Evans carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt4184252 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Shane Daly
Original score
Alexander Bălănescu
Editing
David Blackmore
Production design
Alison Dominitz
Costume design
James Keast
Makeup / hair
Andrea Cracknell
Runtime
90 min · 1h 30m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
15

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Sheree Folkson

Trailers & featurettes

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Wall to Wall

    Wall to Wall

    GB

Key crew

  • ProducerMadonna Baptiste
  • Hair SupervisorAndrea Cracknell
  • Makeup SupervisorAndrea Cracknell
  • Post Production SupervisorMichelle Camp
  • Set DecorationKay Mitchell
  • Set DecorationStella Fox
  • Production DesignAlison Dominitz
  • Art DirectionLucy Moles
  • Executive ProducerEleanor Greene
  • Executive ProducerLeanne Klein
  • Executive ProducerLucy Richer
  • Executive ProducerMaxine Watson
  • CastingAndy Brierley
  • EditorDavid Blackmore
  • EditorLucien Clayton
  • Costume DesignJames Keast
  • Makeup ArtistJacqueline Fowler
  • SoundLuisa Hadley

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • 18th century
  • elopement
  • troubled marriage
  • voyeurism
  • woman director
  • costume drama
  • british nobility

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2015-08-1715

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