Deadline
"It's the most lethal deadline in history and if it's not met, three and a half million people will die!"
Originally released in 1982. Deadline is a thriller/tv movie film. directed by Arch Nicholson.
Starring Barry Newman, Bill Kerr, and Trisha Noble
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Budget
$790K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $790,000
Production Companies
- Hanna-Barbera Australia
- New South Wales Film Corp.
- Nine Network Australia
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 gover...
Who directed Deadline?
Deadline was directed by Arch Nicholson.
How long is Deadline?
Deadline has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Deadline released?
Deadline was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deadline?
The main cast of Deadline includes Barry Newman, Bill Kerr, Trisha Noble, Alwyn Kurts, John Ewart.