Scoop
Scoop
Release: 1987-04-26·Runtime: 120m·★ 5.2
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
Nicholas Le Prevostas John Boot
Clive Mantleas Cuthbert
Donald Pleasenceas Lord Copper
Martin Wimbushas London Dinner Guest
Robert Eddisonas Troutbeck
Jake Woodas Paper Boy
Lucy Speedas Josephine Stitch
Fred Pearsonas Editor
Jack Shepherdas Corker
Chua Kah Jooas Lascar Steward
Michael Maloneyas William Boot
Michael Hordernas Uncle Theodor
Nicola Pagettas Julia Stitch
Tony Haygarthas Pigge
Denholm Elliottas Salter
Helen Lindsayas Mrs. Boot
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