Deadline
Originally released in 1988. Deadline is a drama film. directed by Richard Stroud. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, and Robert McBain
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1988
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Hurt
as Granville Jones
Imogen Stubbs
as Lady Romy Burton
Robert McBain
as Sandy McCulloch
Greg Hicks
as Lou Rivers
Bargach Abdelrahim
as Abdullah
Julian Curry
as Stuart-Smith
David Conville
as Sir Geoffrey Burton
Roshan Seth
as The Emir of Hawa
Naji Ahmed
as Suleiman's brother
Ahmed Boulane
as Al-Bakr
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
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 -...
Who directed Deadline?
Deadline was directed by Richard Stroud.
How long is Deadline?
Deadline has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Deadline released?
Deadline was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deadline?
The main cast of Deadline includes John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, Robert McBain, Greg Hicks, Bargach Abdelrahim.