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May 1988 (USA)
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In England they were the elite, but bound by rules of society. In Kenya there were no rules, only glamour, decadence . . . and murder. more
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A millionaire past his prime and his young wife arrive in Kenya circa 1940 to find that the other affluent...
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1940s
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Shower Scene
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Voyeurism
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Beautiful Woman
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Murder
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards.
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(2 articles)
Hugh Grant
(From The Hollywood News. 16 December 2008, 7:57 PM, PST)
Scacchi Relives Heartache For Acting Role
(From WENN. 1 April 2008, 12:38 AM, PDT)
(From The Hollywood News. 16 December 2008, 7:57 PM, PST)
Scacchi Relives Heartache For Acting Role
(From WENN. 1 April 2008, 12:38 AM, PDT)
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The movie version was a good adaptation of the intriguing book by James Fox.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Greta Scacchi | ... | Lady Diana Broughton |
 | Charles Dance | ... | Josslyn Hay |
 | Joss Ackland | ... | 'Jock' Delves Broughton |
| Sarah Miles | ... | Alice de Janzé |
| Geraldine Chaplin | ... | Nina Soames |
| Ray McAnally | ... | Morris |
| Murray Head | ... | Lizzie |
 | John Hurt | ... | Gilbert Colvile |
| Trevor Howard | ... | Jack Soames |
| Susan Fleetwood | ... | Gladys, Lady Delamer |
| Catherine Neilson | ... | Lady June Carberry |
 | Hugh Grant | ... | Hugh |
| Alan Dobie | ... | Harragin |
| Gregor Fisher | ... | McPherson |
| Jacqueline Pearce | ... | Idina |
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107 min
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Iceland:16 |
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Sir Jock Delves Broughton:
These bankers are terrible, Abdullah.
Abdullah, Broughton's Servant: Yes, Bwana.
Sir Jock Delves Broughton: When it's dry they offer you no end of umbrellas; as soon as it starts raining they want them back.
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Abdullah, Broughton's Servant: Yes, Bwana.
Sir Jock Delves Broughton: When it's dry they offer you no end of umbrellas; as soon as it starts raining they want them back.
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The Alphabet Song
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I read the book, WHITE MISCHIEF soon after it was published in the early 90's. When the movie version premiered, I thought the adaptation was fairly good. Both the book and the movie presents a wonderful story of a mystery-murder evolving around a group of pampered haughty individuals among the British elite 'high society' living in colonial Kenya during WWII. The movie version features Sarah Miles, in an incredible performance.
We see this naught group getting into all types of 'mischief' while visiting each others homes, vacationing, and attending exclusive private clubs during the height of elegance in colonial Kenya during the 40's. There is a healthy dose of sex, pride, betrayal, and all manners of decadence amid an environment of wealth and affluence.
The movie and book was highly enjoyable for those who are intrigued with the lifestyle and social posture of the British in places such as Africa and India before these countries achieved independence.
Yet, I'm puzzled why this movie, WHITE MISCHIEF is unavailable in the major rental outlets such as Blockbuster, or Netflix.
M James