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White Mischief

1987·Movie·R·107 min·6.1(60)

In a world of wife swapping, drugs and chocolate covered lobsters, murder seemed so uncivilised.

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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About White Mischief

White Mischief is a 1987 English-language drama, romance and thriller film directed by Michael Radford. The cast is led by Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance, Joss Ackland. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.

White Mischief was produced by Goldcrest, Nelson Entertainment, and Power Tower Investments and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 10, 1987, and carries a R certification.

Director
Michael Radford
Writers
Jonathan Gems, Michael Radford
Release date
November 10, 1987
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$5 million
Production
Goldcrest, Nelson Entertainment, Power Tower Investments
#based on novel or book#upper class#africa#nairobi#murder#kenya#hedonism#decadence#1940s

White Mischief cast & crew

White Mischief was directed by Michael Radford and written by Jonathan Gems and Michael Radford.

The cast features 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, and Trevor Howard as Jack Soames.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Fenton, cinematography is by Roger Deakins, and it was produced by Michael White and Simon Perry.

Is White Mischief worth watching?

White Mischief holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 60 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and thriller, White Mischief is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of White Mischief

Greta Scacchi

Greta Scacchi

Diana, Lady Broughton

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Josslyn Hay

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

'Jock' Delves Broughton

Sarah Miles

Sarah Miles

Alice de Janzé

John Hurt

John Hurt

Gilbert Colville

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Jack Soames

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Nina Soames

Murray Head

Murray Head

Lizzie

Ray McAnally

Ray McAnally

Morris

Susan Fleetwood

Susan Fleetwood

Gladys, Lady Delamer

Catherine Neilson

Catherine Neilson

Lady June Carberry

Alan Dobie

Alan Dobie

Sir Walter Harrigan

White Mischief — FAQs

Where can I watch White Mischief in United States?

White Mischief is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is White Mischief in?

White Mischief is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Swahili. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is White Mischief?

White Mischief runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is White Mischief rated?

White Mischief is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 60 ratings.

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