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.
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John Hurt
Granville Jones
Imogen Stubbs
Lady Romy Burton
Robert McBain
Sandy McCulloch
Greg Hicks
Lou Rivers
Abderrahim Bargache
Abdullah
Julian Curry
Stuart-Smith
David Conville
Sir Geoffrey Burton
Roshan Seth
The Emir of Hawa
Naji Ahmed
Suleiman's brother
Ahmed Boulane
Al-Bakr
John Bowe
Shaun Carew
J.R.M. Chapman
The guest
Lou Hirsch
Monty
Bajji Abdel Kabir
Winchman
Yannis Lazarides
Hatim (adult)
Kafi Mohammed
Major
Alix Refaie
Hatim's Aide
Marc Zuber
Suleiman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Stroud
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Stacey
- Original Score
- Jim Parker
- Original Title
- Deadline
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Stroud
Tom Stacey
Jim Parker
Philip Bonham-Carter
Douglas Kentish
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Stroud
Director
Tom Stacey
Writer
Philip Bonham-Carter
Director of Photography
Jim Parker
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadline about?
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.
Who directed Deadline?
Deadline was directed by Richard Stroud.
Who stars in Deadline?
The principal cast of Deadline includes John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, Robert McBain, Greg Hicks, Abderrahim Bargache.
When was Deadline released and how long is it?
Deadline was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadline was composed by Jim Parker.