Movie Description
Scoop
(1987)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gavin Millar
- Producer : Sue Birtwistle
- Editor : Derek Bain
- Cast : Michael Maloney,Michael Hordern,Denholm Elliott,Donald Pleasence,Robert Eddison,Helen Lindsay,Gwen Nelson,Nicholas Le Prevost,Jake Wood,Nicola Pagett,Lucy Speed,Fred Pearson,Clive Mantle,Jack Shepherd,Tony Haygarth,Martin Wimbush,Chua Kah Joo
Cast
William Boot
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Salter
Lord Copper
Troutbeck
Mrs. Boot
Granny Boot
John Boot
Paper Boy
Julia Stitch
Josephine Stitch
Editor
Cuthbert
Corker
Pigge
London Dinner Guest
Lascar Steward
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Facts
Original TitleScoop
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-04-26
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 00m
Production CompaniesLWT
Genres
- Comedy
- TV Movie







































