Scoop (1987)

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.

Cast (17)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Michael Maloney

William Boot

Michael Hordern

Uncle Theodor

Denholm Elliott

Salter

Donald Pleasence

Lord Copper

Robert Eddison

Troutbeck

Helen Lindsay

Mrs. Boot

G

Gwen Nelson

Granny Boot

Nicholas Le Prevost

John Boot

Jake Wood

Paper Boy

Nicola Pagett

Julia Stitch

Lucy Speed

Josephine Stitch

Fred Pearson

Editor

C

Clive Mantle

Cuthbert

Jack Shepherd

Corker

Tony Haygarth

Pigge

Martin Wimbush

London Dinner Guest

Chua Kah Joo

Lascar Steward

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