Deadline - 1988

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.

85min
1988
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.6/10

Cast

John Hurt profile pictureJohn HurtGranville Jones
Imogen Stubbs profile pictureImogen StubbsLady Romy Burton
Greg Hicks profile pictureGreg HicksLou Rivers
Roshan Seth profile pictureRoshan SethThe Emir of Hawa

About Deadline

Deadline Overview

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.

Runtime: 85min

Extra details

Original Title: Deadline
Original Language: English
Directed By: Richard Stroud
Production Companies
BBC