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5.7 / 10 IMDb April 26, 1987 2h 0m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 0m
Release Date
April 26, 1987
Genre
Comedy, TV Movie
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
Cast
Michael Maloney
as William Boot
Michael Hordern
as Uncle Theodor
Denholm Elliott
as Salter
Donald Pleasence
as Lord Copper
Robert Eddison
as Troutbeck
Helen Lindsay
as Mrs. Boot
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Gwen Nelson
as Granny Boot
Nicholas Le Prevost
as John Boot
Jake Wood
as Paper Boy
Nicola Pagett
as Julia Stitch
Lucy Speed
as Josephine Stitch
Fred Pearson
as Editor
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Clive Mantle
as Cuthbert
Jack Shepherd
as Corker
Tony Haygarth
as Pigge
Martin Wimbush
as London Dinner Guest
Chua Kah Joo
as Lascar Steward
Production Companies
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