| Scandal in a Small Town | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Robert J. Avrech |
| Directed by | Anthony Page |
| Starring | Raquel Welch Christa Denton Frances Lee McCain Robin Gammell Peter Van Norden Ronny Cox |
| Music by | Mark Snow |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Mark Carliner Michele Rappaport |
| Production locations | Verdugo Hills High School - 10625 Plainview Avenue, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California |
| Cinematography | Paul Lohmann |
| Editor | Skip Schoolnik |
| Production company | Carliner-Rappaport Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | April 10, 1988 |
Scandal in a Small Town is a 1988 television film directed by Anthony Page and starring Raquel Welch.
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