A Breath of Scandal (1960)
“You'll Find Yourself in a Whirlpool of Wine, Women and Wonderful Fun!”
A European princess jeopardizes her crown when she falls for an American millionaire.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Michael Curtiz, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Sophia Loren, Maurice Chevalier, John Gavin, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Sophia Loren
as Princess Olympia
Maurice Chevalier
as Prince Philip
John Gavin
as Charles Foster
Angela Lansbury
as Countess Lina
Isabel Jeans
as Princess Eugénie
Tullio Carminati
as Albert
Milly Vitale
as Can-Can Girl
Carlo Hintermann
as Prince Ruprecht
Roberto Risso
as Aide de camp
Friedrich von Ledebur
as Count Sandor
Adrienne Gessner
as Amelia
Luigi Cimara
as Leading CastCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 97 min |
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