Scoop
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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.
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Cast
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Michael Maloney
William Boot
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Mrs. Boot
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Gwen Nelson
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John Boot
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Fred Pearson
Editor
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Gavin Millar Director · William Boyd Screenplay Evelyn Waugh Author
First release April 26, 1987 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
LWT
Production
United Kingdom
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
United Kingdom · April 26, 1987
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No release date listed for United States.
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