Scoop (1987)

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

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 Millar

Director

Evelyn Waugh

Novel

William Boyd

Screenplay

Cast

Michael Maloney's headshot

Michael Maloney

William Boot
Michael Hordern's headshot

Michael Hordern

Uncle Theodor
Denholm Elliott's headshot

Denholm Elliott

Salter
Donald Pleasence's headshot

Donald Pleasence

Lord Copper
Robert Eddison's headshot

Robert Eddison

Troutbeck
Helen Lindsay's headshot

Helen Lindsay

Mrs. Boot
Gwen Nelson's headshot

Gwen Nelson

Granny Boot
Nicholas Le Prevost's headshot

Nicholas Le Prevost

John Boot

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