Scoop (1987)
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: Gavin Millar
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: April 26, 1987
Cast
- Michael Maloney - William Boot
- Michael Hordern - Uncle Theodor
- Denholm Elliott - Salter
- Donald Pleasence - Lord Copper
- Robert Eddison - Troutbeck
- Helen Lindsay - Mrs. Boot
- Gwen Nelson - Granny Boot
- Nicholas Le Prevost - John Boot
- Jake Wood - Paper Boy
- Nicola Pagett - Julia Stitch
Screenplay
- Evelyn Waugh (Novel)
- William Boyd (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Roger Pratt
Editing: Derek Bain
Production: LWT
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gavin Millar
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Scoop about?
- 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.
- Who directed Scoop?
- Scoop was directed by Gavin Millar.
- Who stars in Scoop?
- Scoop stars Michael Maloney, Michael Hordern, Denholm Elliott, Donald Pleasence, Robert Eddison, Helen Lindsay.
- How long is Scoop?
- Scoop has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Scoop?
- Scoop is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Scoop produced?
- Scoop was produced in United Kingdom.