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White Mischief (1987)
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Release Date:
May 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
White Mischief. A True Story. morePlot:
A millionaire past his prime and his young wife arrive in Kenya circa 1940 to find that the other affluent... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. moreUser Comments:
White Mischief moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Greta Scacchi | ... | Lady Diana Broughton |
 | Charles Dance | ... | Josslyn Hay: Earl of Erroll |
 | Joss Ackland | ... | Sir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton |
| Sarah Miles | ... | Alice de Janzé |
| Geraldine Chaplin | ... | Nina Soames |
| Ray McAnally | ... | Morris |
| Murray Head | ... | Lizzie |
 | John Hurt | ... | Gilbert Colvile |
| Trevor Howard | ... | Jack Soames |
| Susan Fleetwood | ... | Gwladys: Lady Delamer |
| Catherine Neilson | ... | Lady June Carberry |
 | Hugh Grant | ... | Hugh |
| Alan Dobie | ... | Harragin |
| Gregor Fisher | ... | McPherson |
| Jacqueline Pearce | ... | Idina |
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107 minCountry:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColour:
Colour (Agfacolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.75 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-15 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:16MOVIEmeter: 
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Sir Jock Delves Broughton: These bankers are terrible, Abdullah.Abdullah, Broughton's Servant: Yes, Bwana.
Sir Jock Delves Broughton: When it's dry they offer you no end of umbrellas; as soon as it starts raining they want them back.
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As a family member, related to the main character, Sir Jock obviously for myself, it was a very interesting piece to watch, having grown up with full knowledge of the story in its entirety.
It was fairly accurate, although, typically, like any Hollywood film, some artistic licenses were granted. In fact, in real life, Sir Jock, a typical aristocrat of his time, had been in other troubles before, such as insurance fraud, and to this day I am somewhat surprised even with his titles, money, etc, he actually got away with this crime, for everyone strongly feels he did do it.
"The Sixth Earl of Carnarvon, Lord Porchester, was a close friend of Sir Delves, and a horse-racing jockey. Upon hearing of Jock's acquittal, he sent the famous cable: 'HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS UNDERSTAND YOU WON A NECK CLEVERLY REGARDS PORCHEY'. "
I loved the film, loved the decadence, and from what I have been told, this was all very typical of its time in Happy Valley Kenya. I gather both the Queen, as well as Bill Wyman from the Rolling Stones, each called it their favorite film for that year. Anyone especially familiar with British life, humor, etc, would find this most interesting.
SHELAGH DELVES BROUGHTON