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.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- LWT
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Top Cast
Michael Maloney as William Boot
Michael Hordern as Uncle Theodor
Denholm Elliott as Salter
Donald Pleasence as Lord Copper
Robert Eddison as Troutbeck
Top Crew
Gavin Millar · Director
William Boyd · Screenplay
Evelyn Waugh · Novel
Roger Pratt · Cinematographer
Derek Bain · Editor
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