Movie
A Subject of Scandal and Concern
0.0/10
1960
1h 5m
en
Drama
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.
Director
Tony Richardson
Writers
John Osborne
Movie Information
Release Date
November 6, 1960
Runtime
1h 5m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Production
