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Scoop

1987

120 minutes

ComedyTV 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.

Top Cast

Michael Maloney headshot

Michael Maloney

William Boot

Michael Hordern headshot

Michael Hordern

Uncle Theodor

Denholm Elliott headshot

Denholm Elliott

Salter

Donald Pleasence headshot

Donald Pleasence

Lord Copper

Robert Eddison headshot

Robert Eddison

Troutbeck

Helen Lindsay headshot

Helen Lindsay

Mrs. Boot

Gwen Nelson headshot

Gwen Nelson

Granny Boot

Nicholas Le Prevost headshot

Nicholas Le Prevost

John Boot

Jake Wood headshot

Jake Wood

Paper Boy

Nicola Pagett headshot

Nicola Pagett

Julia Stitch

Lucy Speed headshot

Lucy Speed

Josephine Stitch

Fred Pearson headshot

Fred Pearson

Editor

Clive Mantle headshot

Clive Mantle

Cuthbert

Jack Shepherd headshot

Jack Shepherd

Corker

Tony Haygarth headshot

Tony Haygarth

Pigge

Martin Wimbush headshot

Martin Wimbush

London Dinner Guest

Chua Kah Joo headshot

Chua Kah Joo

Lascar Steward