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An Ideal Husband

May 11, 1969 · 1h 22m
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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.

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CAST

Keith Michell
Sir Robert Chiltern
Margaret Leighton
Mrs Cheveley
Jeremy Brett
Arthur, Viscount Goring
Dinah Sheridan
Lady Chiltern
Susan Hampshire
Mabel Chiltern
Charles Carson
The Earl of Caversham
Directed by Rudolph Cartier

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
BBC
Country
GB
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