London society matron Lady Sneerwell loves to gossip and spends her free time engaged in manipulation. When she selfishly derails the romance of Charles Surface, her scheming unexpectedly creates a ripple effect among her well-to-do acquaintances.

Cast

Bernard Behrens

Sir Peter Teazle

Ivar Brogger

Snake

Blair Brown

Lady Teazle

Barbara Bryne

Mrs. Candour

Larry Gates

Sir Oliver Surface

Kenneth Welsh

Charles Surface

Jeremy Brett

Joseph Surface