Scoop

1987·Movie
2h 0min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic486.3Rotten Tomatoes––

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Gavin Millar
Written by:
William Boyd, Evelyn Waugh
Produced by:
Sue Birtwistle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Scoop

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Is Scoop worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Scoop?

2 h 0 min

Scoop runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Scoop?

Critics48
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Scoop higher (61) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Scoop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does Scoop use?

All Part of the ShowShirtless SceneMugging the MonsterBookendsAnd Then John Was a ZombieGoing for the Big ScoopAristocrats Are EvilStage MagicianOffscreen CrashBespectacled CutieIntrepid ReporterFollow That Carand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Scoop, including All Part of the Show, Shirtless Scene, Mugging the Monster.

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