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Scoop

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.

1987 |2h 0m |  Comedy, TV Movie

Cast

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Michael Maloney

William Boot

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Michael Hordern

Uncle Theodor

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Denholm Elliott

Salter

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Donald Pleasence

Lord Copper

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Helen Lindsay

Mrs. Boot

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Nicholas Le Prevost

John Boot

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Jake Wood

Paper Boy

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Nicola Pagett

Julia Stitch

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Lucy Speed

Josephine Stitch

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Fred Pearson

Editor

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Clive Mantle

Cuthbert

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Jack Shepherd

Corker

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Tony Haygarth

Pigge

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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