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John Gielgud slumming it in a forgotten '80s comedy crime caper? The scandal IS the casting.
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IMDb
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Google
75

Scandalous (1984)

chaotic farceforgotten flopso-bad-it's-fascinating

Overview

Comedy

An investigative reporter following an espionage story goes to London and gets involved with murder, scam artists and rock concerts.

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Content warning
concertmurderreporterscam
media ethicsgreed and corruptionBritish-American culture clash

Standout Aspects

Acting

John Gielgud's baffled Shakespearean presence in this nonsense.

Production

Genuine 1984 concert footage makes it accidentally archival.

Best for:Solo: When you need to witness a trainwreck alone.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry to 1984 energy.
Rob Cohen

Director

Rob Cohen

ReleasedJan 29, 1984
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Lantana Productions
Raleigh Films

Top Cast

Robert Hays

Robert Hays

Frank Swedlin

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Simon Reynolds

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Uncle Willie

Pamela Stephenson

Pamela Stephenson

Fiona Maxwell Sayle

Duncan Preston

Duncan Preston

Hal

Maureen Bennett

Maureen Bennett

Patti

Peter Dennis

Peter Dennis

Maitre D'

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Rob Cohen later redeemed himself with The Fast and the Furious—imagine pitching THAT career trajectory.

Cultural

This captures peak 1984 when 'comedy' meant cocaine energy, saxophones, and casual espionage.

YouTube

Scandalous (1984) Roadshow Home Video Australia Trailer

Scandalous (1984) Roadshow Home Video Australia Trailer

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