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The Deadline

September 1, 2008 0h 52m

Originally released in 2008. The Deadline is a thriller/documentary film. directed by Phil Stebbing. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Travelling aboard a Greenpeace ship along the West Coast of Africa The Deadline unravels a multi-billion dollar pirate fishing scam. Hidden far out at sea and without surveillance, fish are caught by unhygienic unlicensed rusting trawlers using slave labor. Set within a high seas drama this catch is then smuggled back to port in official European Union boxes through the Canary Islands for Westerner's dinner plates with no one the wiser it has been stolen from the poorest people on the planet.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 0h 52m 52 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Wishbone Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Deadline about?

Travelling aboard a Greenpeace ship along the West Coast of Africa The Deadline unravels a multi-billion dollar pirate fishing scam. Hidden far out at sea and without surveillance, fish are caught ...

Who directed The Deadline?

The Deadline was directed by Phil Stebbing.

How long is The Deadline?

The Deadline has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).

When was The Deadline released?

The Deadline was released on September 1, 2008 in theaters.