White Mischief (1987)
White Mischief is a 1987 drama movie directed by Michael Radford, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance and Joss Ackland.
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 answers
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 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.
When was White Mischief released?
White Mischief was released on 10 November 1987.
How long is White Mischief?
White Mischief runs 1h 47m.
Who made White Mischief?
White Mischief was directed by Michael Radford.
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
- Catherine Neilson as Lady June Carberry
- Alan Dobie as Sir Walter Harrigan