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White Mischief
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White Mischief

1987-11-10 · 107 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Romance · Thriller

A millionaire past his prime and his young wife arrive in Kenya circa 1940 to find that the other affluent British expatriates are living large as the homefront gears up for war. They are busy swapping partners, doing drugs, and attending lavish parties and horse races. She begins a torrid affair with one of the bon vivants, and her husband finds out and confronts them. The husband and wife decide to break up peacefully, but the bon vivant is murdered and all the evidence points to the husband.

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Directors
Michael Radford
Production companies
Goldcrest Films International, Nelson Entertainment, Power Tower Investments, Umbrella Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,300,000

Top Cast

Greta ScacchiGreta ScacchiDiana, Lady Broughton
Charles DanceCharles DanceJosslyn Hay
Joss AcklandJoss Ackland'Jock' Delves Broughton
Sarah MilesSarah MilesAlice de Janzé
John HurtJohn HurtGilbert Colville
Trevor HowardTrevor HowardJack Soames
Geraldine ChaplinGeraldine ChaplinNina Soames
Murray HeadMurray HeadLizzie
Ray McAnallyRay McAnallyMorris
Susan FleetwoodSusan FleetwoodGladys, Lady Delamer
Catherine NeilsonCatherine NeilsonLady June Carberry
Alan DobieAlan DobieSir Walter Harrigan
Hugh GrantHugh GrantHugh
Gregor FisherGregor FisherMcPherson
Jacqueline PearceJacqueline PearceIdina Soltau
Tristram JellinekTristram JellinekLand Agent
Tim MyersRaymond de Trafford
Sean MathiasSean MathiasGerald Portman
Ron DonachieRon DonachieClub Manager
Douglas ChegeKiptobe

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