Scoop (1987)

5.7/10 120 min Comedy TV Movie

Overview

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

Michael Maloney

William Boot

Michael Hordern

Uncle Theodor

Denholm Elliott

Salter

Donald Pleasence

Lord Copper

Robert Eddison

Troutbeck

Helen Lindsay

Mrs. Boot

Nicholas Le Prevost

John Boot

Jake Wood

Paper Boy

Nicola Pagett

Julia Stitch

Lucy Speed

Josephine Stitch

Fred Pearson

Editor

Jack Shepherd

Corker

Tony Haygarth

Pigge

Martin Wimbush

London Dinner Guest

Chua Kah Joo

Lascar Steward

Recommendations

Clear History
Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly
Amazon Women on the Moon
David Cross: Making America Great Again
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid
Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery
Sheroes
Die Hart
Bulletproof 2
Balls Up
Soapdish
Point Blank
Cunk on Life
The Wrong Guy
Trap House
The TV Set
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City
Shade