A Subject of Scandal and Concern

A Subject of Scandal and Concern

November 6, 1960 1h 5m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Tony Richardson
Writers John Osborne
Studio BBC
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

George Holyoake

George Devine

George Devine

Mr. Justice Erskine

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Mrs. Holyoake

John Freeman

Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

A Subject of Scandal and Concern was released on November 6, 1960.

The runtime of A Subject of Scandal and Concern is 1h 5m.

A Subject of Scandal and Concern is a Drama movie.

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A Subject of Scandal and Concern was directed by Tony Richardson.

The main cast of A Subject of Scandal and Concern includes Richard Burton, George Devine, Rachel Roberts.

A Subject of Scandal and Concern is originally in English.