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Deadline

1988 • 1h25m Drama

Rating

5.8/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Richard Stroud

Screenplay

Tom Stacey

Cast

John Hurt

Imogen Stubbs

Robert McBain

Release date

1/1/1988

Status

Released

Origin country

GB

Vote count

4