Movie

Scoop

★ 5.7(7)19872h 0m

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Where to watch Scoop

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Gavin Millar
Release date: 1987-04-26
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: LWT

About Scoop

Scoop is a 1987 movie in the Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Gavin Millar, starring Michael Maloney, Michael Hordern and Denholm Elliott. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Scoop in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Scoop is a 1987 TV film directed by Gavin Millar, adapted by William Boyd from the 1938 satirical novel Scoop by Evelyn Waugh. It was produced by Sue Birtwistle with executive producers Nick Elliott and Patrick Garland. Original music was made by Stanley Myers. The story is about a reporter sent to Ishmaelia (a fictional African state) by accident.

Cast

Michael Maloney

William Boot

Michael Hordern

Uncle Theodor

Denholm Elliott

Salter

Donald Pleasence

Lord Copper

Robert Eddison

Troutbeck

Helen Lindsay

Mrs. Boot

Gwen Nelson

Granny Boot

Nicholas Le Prevost

John Boot

Jake Wood

Paper Boy

Nicola Pagett

Julia Stitch

Lucy Speed

Josephine Stitch

Fred Pearson

Editor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Scoop in Canada?+

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

Is Scoop on Netflix?+

Scoop is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Scoop?+

Scoop has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Scoop?+

Scoop stars Michael Maloney, Michael Hordern, Denholm Elliott, Donald Pleasence and Robert Eddison.

When did Scoop come out?+

Scoop is a 1987 movie directed by Gavin Millar.

What genre is Scoop?+

Scoop is Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed Scoop?+

Scoop was directed by Gavin Millar.