White Mischief
1987, English. Directed by Michael Radford.
In a world of wife swapping, drugs and chocolate covered lobsters, murder seemed so uncivilised.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Michael RadfordDirector
- Greta ScacchiDiana, Lady Broughton
- Charles DanceJosslyn Hay
- Joss Ackland'Jock' Delves Broughton
- Sarah MilesAlice de Janzé
- John HurtGilbert Colville
- Trevor HowardJack Soames
- Geraldine ChaplinNina Soames
- Murray HeadLizzie
- Ray McAnallyMorris
- Susan FleetwoodGladys, Lady Delamer
- Catherine NeilsonLady June Carberry
- Alan DobieSir Walter Harrigan
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jonathan Gems, Michael Radford
- Budget
- $5.3M
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What White Mischief is based on
White Mischief is based on White Mischief, a 1982 novel by James Fox, published by Jonathan Cape.
Novel · 1982
White Mischief
By James Fox
Published by Jonathan Cape
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White Mischief: quick answers
Is White Mischief worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is White Mischief?
White Mischief runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does White Mischief have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for White Mischief. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
White Mischief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Mischief is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is White Mischief on?
White Mischief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 November 1987. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Mischief?
If you liked White Mischief, try Shining Through, Blood Diamond, The Constant Gardener.
Who directed White Mischief?
White Mischief (1987) was directed by Michael Radford and stars Greta Scacchi, Charles Dance, Joss Ackland.
What is White Mischief based on?
White Mischief is based on White Mischief, a 1982 novel by James Fox, published by Jonathan Cape.