Deadline
1988, English. Directed by Richard Stroud.
In a small (fictional) emirate of the Persian Gulf a world-weary journalist is caught up in a coup where the Emir's son, under the influence of a political renegade, attempts to depose his father - the ruling monarch. Flashbacks of the journalist's life show us how his relationships with the Emir and a beautiful young woman develop and flourish.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Richard StroudDirector
- John HurtGranville Jones
- Imogen StubbsLady Romy Burton
- Robert McBainSandy McCulloch
- Greg HicksLou Rivers
- Abderrahim BargacheAbdullah
- Julian CurryStuart-Smith
- David ConvilleSir Geoffrey Burton
- Roshan SethThe Emir of Hawa
- Naji AhmedSuleiman's brother
- Ahmed BoulaneAl-Bakr
- John BoweShaun Carew
- J.R.M. ChapmanThe guest
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1988
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Tom Stacey
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Deadline runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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What movies are like Deadline?
If you liked Deadline, try The Young One, The House on Carroll Street, Rogue Agent.
Who directed Deadline?
Deadline (1988) was directed by Richard Stroud and stars John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, Robert McBain.