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An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband
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An Ideal Husband

1969
1h 22m

Status

Released

Release

1969

Runtime

1h 22m

Storyline

Set during the London season of 1895, An Ideal Husband is a dazzling blend of farce and morality that explores human frailty and social hypocrisy Sir Robert Chilterns secret is discovered and exposed. He is accused of having exploited government secrets for his own gain early in his political career. With this revelation from Mrs. Cheveley comes the threat of blackmail and the ruin of Sir Robert's career. Yet in order to be a successful blackmailer, one's own reputation must be beyond reproach.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
May 11, 1969
Director
Rudolph Cartier
Rudolph Cartier
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Keith Michell

Keith Michell

Sir Robert Chiltern

Margaret Leighton

Margaret Leighton

Mrs Cheveley

Jeremy Brett

Jeremy Brett

Arthur, Viscount Goring

Dinah Sheridan

Dinah Sheridan

Lady Chiltern

Susan Hampshire

Susan Hampshire

Mabel Chiltern

Charles Carson

Charles Carson

The Earl of Caversham

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