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Key Features:
Adultery, Murder mystery, Colonialism, High society, Scandal, Infidelity, Betrayal, Wealth, Investigation, Historical period, 1940s, Africa, Privilege, Decadence, Social commentary, Alcoholism, Hedonism, Secrets, Cover-up, Power dynamics
Tone:
serious, cynical, dramatic
Target Audience:
Fans of historical dramas, Viewers interested in true crime, Lovers of mysteries, Those fascinated by scandals
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Suspicion → Betrayal

White Mischief

1987-11-10
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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.

Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Cast
Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance, Joss Ackland, Sarah Miles, John Hurt, Trevor Howard, Geraldine Chaplin, Murray Head, Ray McAnally, Susan Fleetwood
Crew
Jonathan Gems, Michael Radford, Michael Radford
Rating
6(58 votes)
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Seduced and Abandoned

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