Deadline(1982)
It's the most lethal deadline in history and if it's not met, three and a half million people will die!
Deadline Synopsis
A journalist sets out to report on a minor earthquake in the Australian outback, and finds that the tremor was a result of a small nuclear explosion - part of an extortion threat that has the government fearing nuclear blackmail. With the help of local reporters, and despite the harassment of the security agencies, he sets out to avert the crisis.
Deadline (1982) is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Arch Nicholson, released on January 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Barry Newman, Bill Kerr, Trisha Noble and Alwyn Kurts. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Arch Nicholson
- Writers:
- Walter Halsey Davis, Walter Halsey Davis
- Producers:
- Hal McElroy
- Production:
- Hanna-Barbera Australia, New South Wales Film Corp., Nine Network Australia
- Budget:
- $790,000
- Status:
- Released
Deadline Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barry Newman
as Barney Duncan
Bill Kerr
as Willliam Ashby
Trisha Noble
as Gillian Boles
Alwyn Kurts
as Jack McGinty
John Ewart
as Sam O'Bannon
Bruce Spence
as Towie
- Willie Fennell
Willie Fennell
as Old Alf
Vincent Ball
as Prime Minister
- Erin Pearce
Erin Pearce
as Ernie Kramer
Noel Trevarthen
as Kimball
- Jeff Ashby
Jeff Ashby
as Deighton
Kevin Miles
as Thurber
Key crew
Directed by Arch Nicholson, written by Walter Halsey Davis and Walter Halsey Davis, produced by Hal McElroy.
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Deadline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 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 (1982) includes Barry Newman, Bill Kerr, Trisha Noble, Alwyn Kurts and John Ewart. The film was directed by Arch Nicholson. 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, 1982 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Deadline worth watching?
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Deadline (1982) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.