Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
John Hurt
Granville Jones
Imogen Stubbs
Lady Romy Burton
Robert McBain
Sandy McCulloch
Greg Hicks
Lou Rivers
Bargach Abdelrahim
Abdullah
Julian Curry
Stuart-Smith
David Conville
Sir Geoffrey Burton
Roshan Seth
The Emir of Hawa
Naji Ahmed
Suleiman's brother
Ahmed Boulane
Al-Bakr
John Bowe
Shaun Carew
J.R.M. Chapman
The guest
Frequently Asked Questions
Deadline was released on January 1, 1988.
The runtime of Deadline is 1h 25m.
Deadline is a Drama movie.
Deadline has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Deadline is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Deadline was directed by Richard Stroud.
The main cast of Deadline includes John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs, Robert McBain.
Deadline is originally in English.