Deadline

Where to watch Deadline in Mexico

Deadline isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Mexico right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 25 May 2026.

About Deadline

Deadline is a 1988 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Richard Stroud, starring John Hurt, Imogen Stubbs and Robert McBain. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Deadline in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

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.

Top cast

John Hurt

Granville Jones

Imogen Stubbs

Lady Romy Burton

R

Robert McBain

Sandy McCulloch

Greg Hicks

Lou Rivers

B

Bargach Abdelrahim

Abdullah

Julian Curry

Stuart-Smith

D

David Conville

Sir Geoffrey Burton

Roshan Seth

The Emir of Hawa

N

Naji Ahmed

Suleiman's brother

Ahmed Boulane

Al-Bakr

John Bowe

Shaun Carew

J

J.R.M. Chapman

The guest

Lou Hirsch

Monty

B

Bajji Abdel Kabir

Winchman

Y

Yannis Lazarides

Hatim (adult)

K

Kafi Mohammed

Major

A

Alix Refaie

Hatim's Aide

M

Marc Zuber

Suleiman

Badi Uzzaman

Telex Operator

Mohamed Majd

Nasir

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