Scoop
5.7
7 votes
1987
2h 0m
Comedy
TV Movie
Overview
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.
Directed by Gavin Millar
Top cast
Michael Maloney
William Boot
Michael Hordern
Uncle Theodor
Denholm Elliott
Salter
Donald Pleasence
Lord Copper
Robert Eddison
Troutbeck
Helen Lindsay
Mrs. BootG
Gwen Nelson
Granny Boot
Nicholas Le Prevost
John Boot
Jake Wood
Paper Boy
Nicola Pagett
Julia Stitch
Lucy Speed
Josephine Stitch
Fred Pearson
EditorC
Clive Mantle
Cuthbert
Jack Shepherd
Corker
Tony Haygarth
Pigge
Martin Wimbush
London Dinner Guest
Chua Kah Joo
Lascar StewardDetails
Status
Released
Release date
April 26, 1987
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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