A Subject of Scandal and Concern

November. 06,1960      
Rating:
7.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A dramatized account of a Victorian cause célèbre, written by John Osborne and concerning the true story of the last person in England to be tried for blasphemy. Richard Burton plays John George Holyoake, a social reformer who goes on trial for speaking in public about his atheist views. Rachel Roberts plays his wife, and the programme is introduced by Face to Face inquisitor John Freeman.

Richard Burton as  George Holyoake
George Devine as  Mr. Justice Erskine
Rachel Roberts as  Mrs. Holyoake

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Reviews

Evengyny
1960/11/06

Thanks for the memories!

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BelSports
1960/11/07

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

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Kaelan Mccaffrey
1960/11/08

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

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Dana
1960/11/09

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

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