White Mischief
Seen it?1987 | 107 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Blood Diamond or The Constant Gardener, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 88K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Radford
- Greta ScacchiDiana, Lady Broughton
- Charles DanceJosslyn Hay
- Joss Ackland'Jock' Delves Broughton
- Sarah MilesAlice de Janzé
- John HurtGilbert Colville
- Trevor HowardJack Soames
- Geraldine ChaplinNina Soames
- Murray HeadLizzie
- Ray McAnallyMorris
- Susan FleetwoodGladys, Lady Delamer