Production Companies

British Screen Productions, Palace Pictures, Miramax, British Satellite Broadcasting

Overview

"The story that seduced the world is now the most controversial film of the year."

An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him. He serves as friend and mentor, and through his contacts and parties she and her friend meet and date members of the Conservative Party. Eventually a scandal occurs when her affair with the Minister of War goes public, threatening their lifestyles and their freedom.