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Deadline

19881h 25mRichard Stroud
IMDb 5.8

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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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What is Deadline (1988) 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 stars in Deadline?

Deadline stars John Hurt (Granville Jones), Imogen Stubbs (Lady Romy Burton), Robert McBain (Sandy McCulloch), Greg Hicks (Lou Rivers), Abderrahim Bargache (Abdullah). The film was directed by Richard Stroud.

How long is Deadline?

Deadline has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988.

Is Deadline worth watching?

Deadline holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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