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.
Movie: Deadline
Top 10 Billed Cast
Granville Jones
Lady Romy Burton
Lou Rivers
The Emir of Hawa
Al-Bakr
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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.
Release Date
1988-01-01
Average
5.8
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
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Languages:
English
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