
Scoop
Scoop
Release: 1987-04-26·Runtime: 120m·★ 5.7
ComedyTV Movie
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
LWT
Cast
Fred Pearsonas Editor
Jake Woodas Paper Boy
Martin Wimbushas London Dinner Guest
Chua Kah Jooas Lascar Steward
Michael Hordernas Uncle Theodor
Lucy Speedas Josephine Stitch
Jack Shepherdas Corker
Tony Haygarthas Pigge
Denholm Elliottas Salter
Robert Eddisonas Troutbeck
Helen Lindsayas Mrs. Boot
Nicholas Le Prevostas John Boot
Michael Maloneyas William Boot
Donald Pleasenceas Lord Copper
Nicola Pagettas Julia Stitch
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