Deadline

Richard Stroud

Set against the backdrop of a fictional Gulf nation, Deadline follows veteran journalist Granville Jones (John Hurt) as he uncovers a shocking political upheaval. A trusted friend to the Emir, he discovers that the ruler has been forcibly overthrown—not willingly abdicated as reported. With only a secret message as proof, Jones fights to get the truth out before the world recognizes the new extremist regime. Time is running out, and every second lost brings the region closer to chaos. A gripping thriller, Deadline is a prescient political drama that proves eerily relevant today. An amazing and rare performance by John Hurt, not seen for 30 years.

Reviews

Middle east Powder Keg...””Deadline”” which seems ahead of its time as we have the son staging a coup under the guidance of a Muslim political renegade. A fascinating political thriller, owned by Jihn Hurt, who brings layer upon layer of character depth that makes you believe Hurt has spent decades living in the Middle East.
The Movie Scene
...high production values ...., and probably represents one of Hurt’s best performances. The plot will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat.
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Genre: Action, History, Thriller

Run Time: 81 min

Year of Production: 2023

Language: English, Swedish

Director: Richard Stroud

Cast:

John Hurt (1984)
Imogen Stubbs (Sense of Sensibility)
Greg Hicks (The Mercy)
Robert Pugh (Robin Hood)
Production Co.: BBC (DEADLINE)