Scoop

Scoop (1987)

15
26/04/1987 (GB)
Comedy, TV Movie
2h 0m

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.

  • Gavin MillarDirector
  • William BoydScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Top Billed Cast

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

William Boot

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Uncle Theodor

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

Salter

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Lord Copper

Robert Eddison

Robert Eddison

Troutbeck

Helen Lindsay

Helen Lindsay

Mrs. Boot

Gwen Nelson

Granny Boot

Nicholas Le Prevost

Nicholas Le Prevost

John Boot

Jake Wood

Jake Wood

Paper Boy

Nicola Pagett

Nicola Pagett

Julia Stitch

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