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 | January 1, 1988 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Deadline | |
| Runtime | 1h 25min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | BBC | |