Deadline(1980)
His obsession was to create the ultimate horror story… his curse was to live it.
Deadline Synopsis
A horror film about a screenwriter who loses the ability to distinguish between his fantasy world and the real world, with disastrous consequences. As he ruminates on his place in any world and loses his grip, he also loses his wife and his children's respect, and critics tear him apart. The final undoing of this screenwriter is a deadline that must be met at all costs, costs that perhaps are too great.
Deadline (1980) is a horror, thriller and drama film directed by Mario Azzopardi, released on January 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Stephen Young, Sharon Masters, Marvin Goldhar and Jeannie Elias. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Azzopardi
- Writers:
- Mario Azzopardi, Mario Azzopardi, Richard Oleksiak
- Producers:
- Henry Less
- Cinematographer:
- Manfred Guthe
- Composer:
- Sam Bari
- Production:
- Horror Picture Films, Canadian Film Development Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Deadline (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Deadline before you stream it.
Deadline Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Young
as Steven Lessey
- Sharon Masters
Sharon Masters
as Elizabeth Lessey
- Marvin Goldhar
Marvin Goldhar
as Burt Horowitz
Jeannie Elias
as Darlene Winters
Cindy Hinds
as Sharon Lessey
- Phillip Leonard
Phillip Leonard
as Philip Lessey
- Tod Woodcroft
Tod Woodcroft
as David Lessey
- Bev Marsh
Bev Marsh
as Martha Lessey
Carole Pope
as Herself
- Kevan Staples
Kevan Staples
as Punk Rock Band Member
Ken Camroux-Taylor
as Moderator
Philip Akin
as Student #1
Key crew
Directed by Mario Azzopardi, written by Mario Azzopardi, Mario Azzopardi and Richard Oleksiak, produced by Henry Less.
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Deadline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 30 ratings.
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Deadline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deadline online?
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Deadline (1980) is available to stream on Eternal Family and Troma NOW. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Deadline?
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The main cast of Deadline (1980) includes Stephen Young, Sharon Masters, Marvin Goldhar, Jeannie Elias and Cindy Hinds. The film was directed by Mario Azzopardi. 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, 1980 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Deadline worth watching?
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Deadline (1980) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Deadline?
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Yes. The official Deadline trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.