United Kingdom / Apr 26, 1987 / 15
2h 0min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicholas Le Prevost | John Boot |
| Jake Wood | Paper Boy |
| Nicola Pagett | Julia Stitch |
| Lucy Speed | Josephine Stitch |
| Fred Pearson | Editor |
| Clive Mantle | Cuthbert |
| Jack Shepherd | Corker |
| Tony Haygarth | Pigge |
| Martin Wimbush | London Dinner Guest |
| Chua Kah Joo | Lascar Steward |
Genres
ComedyTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Scoop |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | LWT |
| Release date | 26 aprile 1987 |
| Production | Sue Birtwistle |
| Writer | William Boyd, Evelyn Waugh |
| Editing | Derek Bain |
| Cinematography | Roger Pratt |
| Assistant directors | Gavin Millar |
| Camera operators | Roger Pratt |
| Additional photography | Roger Pratt |
Show more
| Production design | Mickey Lennon |
| Art direction | Mickey Lennon |
| Set decoration | Mickey Lennon |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Editorial content to complete
6 sections to complete. You can show them now and start filling them in.
