Movie

Deadline

★ 6.0(5)19881h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Richard Stroud
Release date: 1988-01-01
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Deadline

Deadline is a 1988 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Richard Stroud, starring John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs and Robert McBain. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Deadline in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

John Hurt

Granville Jones

Imogen Stubbs

Lady Romy Burton

Robert McBain

Sandy McCulloch

Greg Hicks

Lou Rivers

Bargach Abdelrahim

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Deadline in Canada?+

Deadline is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Deadline on Netflix?+

Deadline is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Deadline?+

Deadline has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Deadline?+

Deadline stars John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, Robert McBain, Greg Hicks and Bargach Abdelrahim.

When did Deadline come out?+

Deadline is a 1988 movie directed by Richard Stroud.

What genre is Deadline?+

Deadline is Drama film.

Who directed Deadline?+

Deadline was directed by Richard Stroud.