Notes On A Scandal

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Her preference is for the younger man...surprisingly young.

Notes On A Scandal Synopsis

When Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) joins St. George's as the new art teacher, Barbara Covett (Judi Dench) senses a kindred spirit. But Barbara is not the only one drawn to her. Sheba begins an illicit affair and Barbara becomes the keeper of her secret.

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  • Credits
    • Starring:
      Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy
    • Director:
      Richard Eyre
    • Producers:
      Scott Rudin, Robert Fox
    • Screenplay:
      Patrick Marber, based on the novel by Zoë Heller
    • Executive Producers:
      Allon Reich, Andrew MacDonald
    • Distributor
      Twentieth Century Fox
    • Sales Agent:
      Fox Searchlight
    • Credits summary:
      Fox Searchlight Pictures and DNA Present in association with the UK Film Council and BBC Films a Scott Rudin/Robert Fox Production.
    • Running time:
      91 mins 42 secs
  • Release Dates
    • In Cinemas
      February 2nd 2007
    • Out on DVD
      June 4th 2007
    • Released
      February 2nd 2007

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