White Mischief
"In a world of wife swapping, drugs and chocolate covered lobsters, murder seemed so uncivilised."
Originally released in 1987. White Mischief is a crime/drama film. directed by Michael Radford.
Starring Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance, and Joss Ackland
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (58 votes)
Budget
$5.3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Greta Scacchi
as Diana, Lady Broughton
Charles Dance
as Josslyn Hay
Joss Ackland
as 'Jock' Delves Broughton
Sarah Miles
as Alice de Janzé
John Hurt
as Gilbert Colville
Trevor Howard
as Jack Soames
Geraldine Chaplin
as Nina Soames
Murray Head
as Lizzie
Ray McAnally
as Morris
Susan Fleetwood
as Gladys, Lady Delamer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,300,000
Production Companies
- Goldcrest
- Nelson Entertainment
- Power Tower Investments
- Umbrella Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Mischief about?
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 swap...
Who directed White Mischief?
White Mischief was directed by Michael Radford.
How long is White Mischief?
White Mischief has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was White Mischief released?
White Mischief was released on November 10, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Mischief?
The main cast of White Mischief includes Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance, Joss Ackland, Sarah Miles, John Hurt.