Scoop (1987)
2h 0m · 26 Apr 1987
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5.7/10
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Scoop is a 1987 TV film directed by Gavin Millar, adapted by William Boyd from the 1938 satirical novel Scoop by Evelyn Waugh. It was produced by Sue Birtwistle with executive producers Nick Elliott and Patrick Garland. Original music was made by Stanley Myers. The story is about a reporter sent to Ishmaelia (a fictional African state) by accident.
| Movie ID | 5203 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, TV Movie |
| Director | Gavin Millar |
| Main cast | Michael Maloney, Michael Hordern, Denholm Elliott, Donald Pleasence, Robert Eddison, Helen Lindsay, Gwen Nelson, Nicholas Le Prevost |
| Release date | 26 April 1987 |
| Release year | 1987 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 120 min (2h 0m) |
| Rating | 5.7 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | LWT |
Director: Gavin Millar
Writers: William Boyd
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Michael MaloneyWilliam Boot
Michael HordernUncle Theodor
Denholm ElliottSalter
Donald PleasenceLord Copper
Robert EddisonTroutbeck
Helen LindsayMrs. Boot
Gwen NelsonGranny Boot
Nicholas Le PrevostJohn Boot
Jake WoodPaper Boy
Nicola PagettJulia Stitch
Lucy SpeedJosephine Stitch
Fred PearsonEditor
Clive MantleCuthbert
Jack ShepherdCorker
Tony HaygarthPigge
Martin WimbushLondon Dinner Guest
Chua Kah JooLascar Steward
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