Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| IMDb | 5.9/10 |
| TMDB | 5.7/107 votes |
Key crew
- Gavin MillarDirector
- William BoydScreenplay
Cast
- Michael MaloneyWilliam Boot
- Michael HordernUncle Theodor
- Denholm ElliottSalter
- Donald PleasenceLord Copper
- Robert EddisonTroutbeck
- Helen LindsayMrs. Boot
- Gwen NelsonGranny Boot
- Nicholas Le PrevostJohn Boot
- Jake WoodPaper Boy
- Nicola PagettJulia Stitch
- Lucy SpeedJosephine Stitch
- Fred PearsonEditor
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