Deadline(1988)
Deadline Synopsis
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.
Deadline (1988) is a drama film directed by Richard Stroud, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, Robert McBain and Greg Hicks. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Stroud
- Writers:
- Tom Stacey
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Bonham-Carter
- Composer:
- Jim Parker
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Deadline Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as Granville Jones
Imogen Stubbs
as Lady Romy Burton
- Robert McBain
Robert McBain
as Sandy McCulloch
Greg Hicks
as Lou Rivers
- Abderrahim Bargache
Abderrahim Bargache
as Abdullah
Julian Curry
as Stuart-Smith
- David Conville
David Conville
as Sir Geoffrey Burton
Roshan Seth
as The Emir of Hawa
- Naji Ahmed
Naji Ahmed
as Suleiman's brother
Ahmed Boulane
as Al-Bakr
John Bowe
as Shaun Carew
- J.R.M. Chapman
J.R.M. Chapman
as The guest
Key crew
Directed by Richard Stroud, written by Tom Stacey.
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Deadline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Deadline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deadline online?
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Who stars in Deadline?
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The main cast of Deadline (1988) includes John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, Robert McBain, Greg Hicks and Abderrahim Bargache. The film was directed by Richard Stroud. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deadline released?
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Deadline was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Deadline worth watching?
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Deadline (1988) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.