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Deadline (1982)

Movie ★ 6.3 94 min

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A journalist sets out to report on a minor earthquake in the Australian outback, and finds that the tremor was a result of a small nuclear explosion - part of an extortion threat that has the government fearing nuclear blackmail. With the help of local reporters, and despite the harassment of the security agencies, he sets out to avert the crisis.

Arch Nicholson Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1982
Runtime
94 min
Budget
$790,000
IMDb
tt0083799
Country
Language
Studio
Hanna-Barbera Australia, New South Wales Film Corp., Nine Network Australia

Themes

Cast

Barry Newman Barry Newman Barney Duncan Bill Kerr Bill Kerr Willliam Ashby Trisha Noble Trisha Noble Gillian Boles Alwyn Kurts Alwyn Kurts Jack McGinty John Ewart John Ewart Sam O'Bannon Bruce Spence Bruce Spence Towie Willie Fennell Old Alf Vincent Ball Vincent Ball Prime Minister Erin Pearce Ernie Kramer Noel Trevarthen Noel Trevarthen Kimball Jeff Ashby Deighton Kevin Miles Kevin Miles Thurber Carole Skinner Carole Skinner Sybil Brian Blain Dr. Durant Sean Scully Sean Scully Army Officer Barry Donnelly Sgt. Bolas Bettina Welch Mrs. Ashby Michael Duffield Michael Duffield Air Vice Marshall

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Frequently asked questions

What is Deadline about?
A journalist sets out to report on a minor earthquake in the Australian outback, and finds that the tremor was a result of a small nuclear explosion - part of an extortion threat that has the government fearing nuclear blackmail. With the help of local reporters, and despite the harassment of the security agencies, he sets out to avert the crisis.
Who directed Deadline?
Deadline was directed by Arch Nicholson.
Who stars in Deadline?
Deadline stars Barry Newman, Bill Kerr, Trisha Noble, Alwyn Kurts.
When was Deadline released?
Deadline is a 1982 thriller, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Deadline?
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