Scandal (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1950, Scandal is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A celebrity photograph sparks a court case as a tabloid magazine spins a scandalous yarn over a painter and a famous singer.
Who’s in it. Scandal stars Toshirō Mifune as Ichirô Aoye, Yoshiko Yamaguchi as Miyako Saijo, Yôko Katsuragi as Masako Hiruta and Noriko Sengoku as Sumie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Scandal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scandal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scandal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scandal (1950)?
- In US, Scandal is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scandal worth watching?
- Scandal holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scandal?
- Scandal stars Toshirō Mifune, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Yôko Katsuragi, Noriko Sengoku and Eitarō Ozawa.
- When was Scandal released?
- Scandal was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.