Movie

Deadline

“It's the most lethal deadline in history and if it's not met, three and a half million people will die!”

★ 6.3(4)19821h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Arch Nicholson
Release date: 1982-01-01
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Budget: $790,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Hanna-Barbera Australia

About Deadline

Deadline is a 1982 movie in the Thriller and TV Movie genres, directed by Arch Nicholson, starring Barry Newman, Bill Kerr and Trisha Noble. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Deadline in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A journalist sets out to report on a minor earthquake in the Australian outback, and finds that the tremor was a result of a small nuclear explosion - part of an extortion threat that has the government fearing nuclear blackmail. With the help of local reporters, and despite the harassment of the security agencies, he sets out to avert the crisis.

Cast

Barry Newman

Barney Duncan

Bill Kerr

Willliam Ashby

Trisha Noble

Gillian Boles

Alwyn Kurts

Jack McGinty

John Ewart

Sam O'Bannon

Bruce Spence

Towie

Willie Fennell

Old Alf

Vincent Ball

Prime Minister

Erin Pearce

Ernie Kramer

Noel Trevarthen

Kimball

Jeff Ashby

Deighton

Kevin Miles

Thurber

Themes & keywords

terrorismnuclear weapons

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Deadline in Mexico?+

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

Is Deadline on Netflix?+

Deadline is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Deadline?+

Deadline has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Deadline?+

Deadline stars Barry Newman, Bill Kerr, Trisha Noble, Alwyn Kurts and John Ewart.

When did Deadline come out?+

Deadline is a 1982 movie directed by Arch Nicholson.

What genre is Deadline?+

Deadline is Thriller and TV Movie film.

Who directed Deadline?+

Deadline was directed by Arch Nicholson.